Drivers arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in Naas

Naas Roads Policing Unit carried out a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoint at Jigginstown in Naas. 

Two motorists were arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

Gardaí warned drivers to never drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The unit carried out speed checks as part of An Garda Síochána's August Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign.

Where speeding is detected, a motorist receives a €160 fine and three penalty points.

One motorist, an unaccompanied Learner Permit Holder, was detected traveling at 172kph on the M4 a 120km zone.

The motorist was arrested and charged with Dangerous Driving. This vehicle was also impounded.

Gardai added: "Please slow down. In 1 out of 3 fatal collisions - excessive speed was a contributory factor."