The incident occurred on the M7
A motorist has been charged with three counts of dangerous driving after being "heavily intoxicated" on a motorway in Kildare.
Following numerous reports from concerned motorists, Naas Roads Policing Unit intercepted the driver of a HGV after it was observed being driven dangerously on the M7.
The driver was found to be heavily intoxicated and a bottle of vodka was found in the vehicle.
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At Naas Garda Station, the driver refused to provide a breath specimen and was subsequently charged with Refusing to Provide a Blood Specimen, along with three counts of Dangerous Driving.
The driver is due to appear before the courts in the coming weeks.
According to Gardaí, refusing to provide a specimen is a serious offence and carries penalties of a fine of up to €5,000, up to six months' imprisonment, and a mandatory four-year driving disqualification upon conviction.
The HGV was also seized under Section 109 of the Road Traffic Act.
The registered owner must now apply to the Court for its return.
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