Police carried out their first roadside checkpoint last night, as part of 'Operation Uplift'.
In Crosby, officers stopped and examined 27 vehicles.
18 motorists were issued defect notices for minor faults, while one driver received points and a fine for having a dangerously worn tyre.
The campaign is to make sure cars are roadworthy over the colder, darker months, with more police planning more stops in the coming weeks.
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MHK to query gas buying for power generation
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Yoga studio applies for sign permission
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Yacht club worries over lifeboat retirement
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One nuisance cyclist ticketed in more than three years
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New ministerial post created by chief minister
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Huge floating book fair to arrive in Douglas next month
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