Aengus O'Rourke is voicing the concerns.
Councillors in the midlands fear young people are not abiding by road safety rules.
That is according to Councillor Aengus O'Rourke who recently highlighted the issue of underage drivers operating vehicles around Athlone.
He says there are reports of young people driving around estates in the area.
Furthermore, he mentions a regular offender who is underage and is known to continuously operate vehicle around a local estate.
Councillor O'Rourke says teens younger then sixteen are getting involved in such behaviour.
The local representative highlighted the seriousness of the situation, highlighting how it poses major safety concerns on the roads and in areas that are supposed to be safe living areas.
He mentioned that Esker Park in particular is a location where many teens carry out these activities.
Furthermore, Councillor O'Rourke raised concerns over the rise of anti-social behaviour in in the Athlone area, pointing out the levels of young people contributing to the issue.
Following the most recent Athlone/Moate municipal district meeting, Councillor O'Rourke shared his opinion that firm action needs to be taken by either the local authority, the gardai, or both.
He reinforced the need for stricter controls, saying that the level of anti-social behaviour can't be tolerated.
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