Police took a van off the road yesterday and had it scrapped as part of a safety initiative.
Officers were in Santon on the lookout for defective vehicles – 12 were stopped with various defects including two with damaged wing mirrors.
Motorists have been thanked for their patience – officers say they will be carrying out more checks at a different location next week.
Panic over - Mcdonald's reopens at 11am tomorrow
Police say beat it to cars illegally parked during MJ tribute act
No dedicated prostate cancer screening programme, despite over 1,200 referrals
Minister says GP waiting times have improved, but delays still impact A&E
Crash closes section of the Mountain Road
Island's prison nears full capacity
Beach hut owner praises youngsters for owning up to break-in
Questions raised over Cair Vie Windfarm funding