Seven drink drivers arrested in one district over 24 hours

The drivers were caught in the Kildare area in just one day.

By Garreth MacNamee Sunday 12 Feb 2017, 11:16 AM

Feb 12th 2017, 11:16 AM 41,606 Views 46 Comments

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GARDAÍ CAUGHT SEVEN drink drivers in one county in the space of 24 hours.

Officers detected those over the limit in the Kildare district. In one instance, a driver was twice the legal limit.

On another occasion, a drink driver who had no insurance or licence and who was already disqualified from driving was detected in the Leixlip area of the county.

According to the gardaí’s official Twitter account, it has been a busy period for officers.

Drink driver arrested in Leixlip. Disqualified driver, no insurance or licence. pic.twitter.com/GQ243RVTg5
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 11, 2017

Source: An Garda Síochána/Twitter

Naas:drunk driver arrested - over twice legal limit- charged & will appear in court. 7th drunk driver arrested Kildare in the last 24 hrs. pic.twitter.com/M1eBCt6vbk
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 11, 2017

Source: An Garda Síochána/Twitter

Meanwhile, a suspected drink driver was involved in a crash in Dublin. The driver was taken to hospital and is understood not to have been injured in the collision.

Gardaí posted a picture of the wreckage and urged motorists never to risk driving if they are under the influence.

DMR West Traffic Unit on Clonsilla Rd. 1 person taken to Connolly Memorial Hosp. Suspected DUI.No injuries.
NEVER EVER DRINK AND DRIVE. pic.twitter.com/i8OrrJhRF6
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) February 11, 2017

Source: An Garda Síochána/Twitter

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Seven drink drivers arrested in one district over 24 hours

The drivers were caught in the Kildare area in just one day.

Read: Live entertainment ‘generates €1.7 billion and creates 11,000 jobs annually’ >