Uninsured motorist nabbed drink-driving in St Johnston had no licence

Gardai have issued a warning after a motorist was caught drink-driving in the St Johnston area and was subsequently found to have no insurance or driving licence

A uninsured motorist caught drink-driving in St Johnston did not have a driving licence.

Gardaí from letterkenny Roads Policing Unit arrested the driver on suspicion of drink driving at one of their checkpoints in the St. Johnston area.

The arrest was made after the driver failed the roadside breath test. The driver did not have a driving licence or insurance.

The car was seized and court proceedings will follow.

A Garda spokesperson: “Never take unnecessary risks when it comes to road safety. Don't ever put lives at risk by driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”

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