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13 Sept 2025

Gardaí nab intoxicated driver who had live bench warrant and no license or insurance

The driver in question did not have a valid license and only possessed a learner permit which expired 13 years ago, in 2011

Gardaí nab intoxicated driver who had live bench warrant and no license or insurance

While out on patrol in an unmarked car, gardaí in Kildare were tailgated by a motorist on a busy road

Reporter:

Ellie McCarthy

13 Sept 2025 4:25 PM

While out on patrol in an unmarked car, gardaí in Kildare were tailgated by a motorist on a busy road. The events that followed subsequently led to this motorist's arrest and seizure of their vehicle. 
On Friday, September 12, members of the Naas Roads Policing Unit were keeping a watchful eye along the M4 when a motorist caught their attention for driving too close to their car. 
Once this vehicle was stopped, a number of other shocking offences were detected by gardaí. 
The driver in question did not have a valid license and only possessed a learner permit which expired 13 years ago, in 2011. Along with this, the car also had no insurance. 
Following further enquiries, it was then discovered that this individual had a live bench warrant in existence. They also tested positive on a drugs test for cocaine and benzodiazepines. 
Gardaí confirmed that this driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized. 
Commenting on this was a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána in the county, who said, "Please remember: driving without insurance or a licence puts everyone at risk. Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol."

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