Learner driver caught driving 14 times over alcohol limit in Carrick-on-Shannon

A learner driver was caught driving 14 times over the legal limit for alcohol in Carrick-on-Shannon, Gardaí said via social media Tuesday.

The driver was stopped by Gardaí who noticed him driving erratically.

On speaking to the driver they found he was a learner driving unaccompanied and without insurance.

The driver was then arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and was taken to Carrick-on-Shannon Garda station where he was breathalysed and deemed to be 14 times over the limit.

The man was charged and is due to appear before a sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court in the coming weeks.