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109A. Powers of Garda Síochána in relation to dangerous driving

(1) Where a member of the Garda Síochána reasonably believes that a vehicle has been, or is being, driven or used (or is likely to be driven or used) in any place in which it is, or is likely to be, dangerous to any persons present (including the driver or user) or persons who might reasonably be expected to be present, the member may do all or any of the following:

(a) require any person driving or using any such vehicle -

(i) to stop and keep the vehicle stationary for such period as is reasonably necessary in order to enable such member to discharge his or her duties,

(ii) to give to the member his or her name and address and date of birth,

(iii) to exit, dismount or otherwise relinquish charge and control of the vehicle, or

(iv) to leave the place concerned;

(b) seize, remove, store and subsequently dispose of the vehicle, subject to this section.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b), where a member of the Garda Síochána identifies the driver or user of the vehicle, the me

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