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Drunk Driver Seen Drinking Whilst Driving In Naas

Sunday, 21 September 2025 10:41

By Hannah Kelly

Photo via An Garda Síochána Kildare Facebook

A breath test showed the driver was almost four times over the legal limit

Whilst on patrol at North Main Street, Naas, Gardaí observed a car being driven erratically.

The driver was found to be highly intoxicated, and was seen drinking whilst driving.

The driver was arrested, and a breath test showed that they were almost four times over the legal limit of alcohol.

The car was also found to have no insurance.

The driver was subsequently arrested, and the car was seized.

They have been charged with Drunken Driving and No Insurance, and will appear in court in due course.

Penalties include a fine up to €5,000 and a mandatory three-year driving disqualification.

Naas RPU drunk driver

Photo via An Garda Síochána Kildare Facebook

drunk driver naas rpu

Photo via An Garda Síochána Kildare Facebook

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