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Ha all a bit grey. I'm guessing not so but a couple of lads drive them and lock them out side the pub and that for at least a year. I don't figure I'll be able to use it really but it's a it of fun to build!
I think the Republic will have inherited the core of it's road laws from Britain as a matter of expediency, and therefore there will be some registration required. Whether there is more or less bureaucracy attached, I do not now.