Motorist driving under the influence was travelling at a speed of 126km in a 80km zone in Kildare
A motorist who was caught driving under the influence was also travelling at a speed of 126km in a 80km zone in Kildare.
The Garda Traffic account on Twitter said: "Naas Roads Policing Unit were operating a speed checkpoint on the R402 in north Kildare when they detected this car travelling at a speed of 126km in a 80km zone.
"Driver also tested positive for cannabis and was arrested."
Gardaí also confirmed that proceedings have commenced against the driver.