In a separate operation, a van was seized.
Kildare Gardai arrested a driver this morning during a mandatory intoxicants checkpoint.
It was mounted by Naas Roads Policing Unit in Prosperous.
The motorist failed a roadside breath test, was taken to Garda Station & also failed subsequent breath test.
Gardai say proceedings have commenced.
Early this morning, Naas Roads Policing Unit were conducting a MIT checkpoint in Prosperous, County Kildare.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) July 5, 2021
One driver was arrested after failing roadside breath test, taken to Garda Station & also failed subsequent breath test. Proceedings commenced. Never ever Drink & Drive. pic.twitter.com/rQG1pIG8lq
In a separate Naas RPU operation, in Sallins, a vehicle was seized.
Gardai say the van had not been taxed for 2 years.
The driver has been hit with fines and penalty points.
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