Kildare bank holiday driver caught with multiple driving offences
By Ken Phelan
Published 27th Oct 2025, 14:33 GMT
The M4 driver was arrested at the scene
As part of An Garda Síochána Kildare's October Bank Holiday Road Safety Campaign, Naas Roads Policing Unit (#NaasRPU) stopped a car on the M4 on Friday night (October 23 2025.)
Gardaí discovered that the driver:
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Had no insurance
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Was an unaccompanied learner driver
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Had no L plates displayed
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Failed a roadside drugs test
The driver was arrested, and their vehicle was seized.
A message from An Garda Síochána Kildare stated:
“We’re out in force this Bank Holiday weekend — please heed our message:
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Slow down
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Wear your seatbelt- Stay off your phone
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Stay within the speed limit
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Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs
It’s never worth the risk. Stay safe and make it home.”