Another driver was arrested during the course of a checkpoint.
Kildare Gardai have arrested a driver subject to a live bench warrant.
The motorist was detected by Naas Roads Policing Unit a speed of 149kph on the M9.
It was then found that the driver was on the road while disqualified.
They have been detained and the vehicle impounded.
Disqualified motorist with a ‘live’ bench warrant stopped by Naas Roads Policing Unit for travelling at a speed of 149kph on the M9. Details confirmed via #Mobilityapp – Driver arrested and car impounded. #SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/5jiA5gDHYZ
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) August 31, 2021
In a separate operation, Naas RPU detained another driver, during a checkpoint.
The motorist failed a roadside breath test and was found to be 3 times over the relevant drink-driving limt.
Gardai say "Proceedings to follow."
Naas Roads Policing Unit were conducting a checkpoint recently when they stopped this driver. They proceeded to fail a roadside breath test and were found to be 3 times over the legal limit.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 1, 2021
They were arrested. Proceedings to follow.#NeverEverDrinkAndDrive #SaferRoads pic.twitter.com/38Z6gp7imD
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