Kildare gardai carry out multi-agency checkpoints on R445 and R148
Multiple arrests made and five vehicles impounded
Kildare's Naas RPU this week carried out multi-agency checkpoints on the R445 and R148, Kildare.
The following detections were made:
• Five vehicles impounded – four for having no insurance and one for an unaccompanied learner driver.
• 113 drivers were tested for intoxicants – two drivers were arrested for drug driving (positive for cocaine and cannabis.)
• One disqualified driver was arrested and charged.
• One driver was detected with a fake driving licence and no insurance – the driver's van and licence were seized.
• Nine Fixed Charge Penalty Notices (FCPNs) were issued for a range of other offences.
A message from An Garda Síochána Kildare stated: “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Never drive under the influence of drink or drugs, always ensure your vehicle is insured and roadworthy, and obey all traffic laws.
“Let’s all play our part in keeping our roads safe. #RoadSafety #NaasRPU #AnGardaSíochána #DriveSafe #ThinkBeforeYouDrive”