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22 Oct 2025

Motorist driving under the influence was travelling at a speed of 126km in a 80km zone in Kildare

Motorist driving under the influence was travelling at a speed of 126km in a 80km zone in Kildare

Pic: An Garda Síochána via Twitter

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.

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