Gardaí arrest motorist driving 14 times over legal drink driving limit
While Gardaí were recently on patrol in Carrick-on-Shannon, they spotted a car being driven erratically and pulled in the driver.
While Gardaí were recently on patrol in Carrick-on-Shannon, they spotted a car being driven erratically and pulled in the driver.
When the driver was pulled over, they discovered he was a learner permit holder driving unaccompanied with no L plates on display. He also had no motor insurance.
Furthermore, When suspicions were raised about the possibility that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, they decided to make an arrest and complete a test back at the station. He tested over 14 times the legal drink driving limit.
When our suspicions were raised about the possibility that he was driving under the influence of alcohol, we decided to make an arrest and complete a test back at the station.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 5, 2024
He tested over 14 times the legal drink driving limit.
There's a few charges there now.#SaferRoads https://t.co/xr7mPsdd1y
