Driver arrested after travelling at 153km/h on Mayo road and failing alcohol test
The motorist was detected overtaking on a double white line with one working headlight during bank holiday road safety checks
A motorist has been arrested by Gardaí after being detected driving at 153km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N17 in Mayo.
The incident occurred during speed checks carried out by Mayo Roads Policing Unit as part of An Garda Síochána’s October bank holiday road safety campaign.
Gardaí said the vehicle was travelling at 153km/h and had only one working headlight. The driver was stopped after overtaking a number of vehicles at high speed on a double continuous white line.
The motorist failed a roadside breath test and was arrested. Subsequent testing revealed that the driver was almost four times over the legal alcohol limit, according to Gardaí.
The individual has been charged with multiple offences and is due to appear before the courts in due course.
The vehicle was also seized under Section 109 of the Road Traffic Act. The registered owner must now apply to a District Court judge for its return.
An Garda Síochána reminded the public that drink-driving offences can carry a driving disqualification, a fine of up to €5,000 and a prison sentence of up to six months, depending on the circumstances and applicable penalties.
The Roads Policing Unit continues to carry out enforcement checks as part of the bank holiday campaign, with motorists urged to comply with speed limits, follow road markings and never drive after consuming alcohol.