Drunk driver caught in Letterkenny after speeding detection

File photo: The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, July 28.placeholder image
File photo: The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, July 28.

The driver, who was clocked at 130km/h failed a road side breath test and was arrrested by officers from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit

Gardai in Letterkenny nabbed a drunk-driver after catching the motorist speeding on Monday morning.

Officers from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were conducting a speed check when they detected a vehicle travelling at 130km/h.

The road in question is governed by a 100km/h speed limit.

After the vehicle was stopped, the driver failed the roadside breath test and was arrested.

A garda spokesperson said: “A fixed charge penalty notice and a court appearance will follow.

“Never put yourself or others at risk on the roads. Please make responsible decisions and help save lives.”

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