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Garda checkpoints continuing tonight in Leitrim

Sligo/Leitrim gardai are warned the public that checkpoints are continuing across Sligo and Leitrim tonight and throughout the rest of the festive period. Please don't take the risk, never drive when under the influence of drink or drugs

31 Dec 2021 at 13:34

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Three positive drug tests from Leitrim weekend checkpoints

Leitrim Roads policing unit assisted by personnel from customs carried out Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoints as part of bank holiday roads policing operations over the weekend. Over 50 motorists were tested on Leitrim roads, resulting ...

03 May 2022 at 10:24

National News

'Appalling' - Driver under the influence stopped at checkpoint for litany of offences

A driver in Drogheda was caught driving under the influence over the Bank Holiday weekend and failed to present a driver's licence after being stopped by Gardaí. Gardaí said in a post on X that "this is the kind of appalling behaviour we see ...

02 Apr 2024 at 15:16

National News

Three vehicles seized at multi agency checkpoint

GARDAÍ in Kildare have seized three vehicles after a multi agency checkpoint in north Kildare. The Naas RPU seized three vehicles - two for having no insurance and one from an unaccompanied learner. Two Drivers arrested, one for drug ...

13 Nov 2023 at 11:14

National News

Disqualified driver wanted by Gardaí caught at checkpoint in Cork City

A disqualified driver who is the subject of a warrant has been arrested at a Garda checkpoint. According to An Garda Síochána, the arrest occurred at a checkpoint in Cork City recently, during which officers stopped the driver. Six ...

09 May 2024 at 13:41

National News

Banned driver using cardboard cut-out as insurance disc caught turning at Garda checkpoint

A disqualified driver seen turning away from a Garda checkpoint has been caught using a cardboard cut-out as a fake insurance disc. Gardaí took off in pursuit of the vehicle after spotting the driver of the car turning while ...

09 May 2024 at 07:25

National News

Two drug-drivers arrested after over one hundred drivers tested at checkpoint

Gardaí arrested two drivers who tested positive for cocaine at a checkpoint in co. Kildare on Monday. At the checkpoint in Naas late yesterday afternoon, Gardaí tested a 113 drivers for intoxicated driving. They also seized ...

16 Apr 2024 at 14:08

National News

Two cars seized and drink driver arrested at garda checkpoint on busy road

During a checkpoint on the Navan Road, Gardaí have arrested one driver for suspected drink driving. Roads Policing Units from Dublin's Metropolitan Region set up the checkpoint after the bank holiday weekend. During the ...

19 Mar 2024 at 12:51

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Car seized as Leitrim gardaí find 'spread of cans' in back seat of drunk driver's car

Gardaí in Leitrim have reminded drivers to not risk their lives under the influence after seizing the car of a drunk driver on Tuesday night. At 10pm on Tuesday, Gardai in Manorhamilton tested a driver at a MIT ...

27 Jun 2024 at 17:44

National News

2,244 drivers caught speeding in Gardaí's Christmas Road Safety Campaign amongst more scary stats

An Garda Síochána is conducting a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation throughout the Christmas period which began on Friday, 29th November 2024 and will continue until Monday, 6th January 2025 across ...

14 Dec 2024 at 10:50

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Two men stopped on 40km non-essential journey refused to comply with gardaí

Gardaí have welcomed a high rate of compliance by members of the public regarding public health guidelines. However, a number of incidents around the country have led to arrests and cautions. Gardaí have ...

05 May 2020 at 23:15

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Gardaí stop tractor and discover that the vehicle hadn't been taxed in over 5,000 days

Gardaí stopped a tractor recently and discovered that the vehicle hadn't been taxed in over 5,000 days. Gardaí said: "Make hay when the sun shines...but make sure your vehicle is taxed." The tractor was ...

10 Apr 2020 at 11:20

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