A prosecuting Garda Sgt made a witty remark in court, saying
“It seems a lot of rubber grew overnight”when a defendant presented a document showing his previously bald tyre met the legal standard the next day.
The case involved Richard Doran, who was charged with driving with a bald front tyre. Doran defended himself, claiming the roadside measurement was incorrect.
Garda Sgt Christy Brown made the comment when dealing with the case, which was reported in the Galway Advertiser on October 30, 2025.
Author's summary: Garda Sgt comments on tyre case.