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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

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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 other vehicles ...

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 officers were ...

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 four vehicles ...

16 Apr 2024 at 14:08

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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 check, they ...

19 Mar 2024 at 12:51

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A must watch: A Garda speeding checkpoint and court with a difference as kids take centre stage and Daniel O'Donnell makes an appearance too!

Gardaí in Donegal have posted online a wonderful clip that will bring a smile to many in these challenging times. The facebook posting read: "Bunbeg Gardaí (Milford District) accompanied by honorary Garda Rory Mc Devitt conducted ...

06 Mar 2021 at 23:44

National News

Driver with NO licence caught using mobile phone while driving

An unlicensed motorist has been caught driving while using a mobile phone. According to An Garda Síochána, members of the DMR (Dublin Metropolitan Region) were running a checkpoint yesterday (May 18) when they spotted the driver ...

19 May 2024 at 11:59

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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 stopped recently by ...

10 Apr 2020 at 11:20

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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 checkpoint ...

27 Jun 2024 at 17:44

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Driver who turned away from garda checkpoint tests positive for cocktail of drugs

Gardaí nabbed a motorist who turned away from a checkpoint and later tested positive for a cocktail of drugs. The motorist who tried to "avoid" gardaí raised suspicions when they tried to turn away from the checkpoint in ...

30 Dec 2024 at 11:43

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17 people killed on Irish roads over Christmas and over 900 drivers found under the influence

Gardaí have revealed some shocking figures from their Christmas Road Safety Campaign which spanned from November 29 to January 6. Over this period, gardaí conducted a dedicated road traffic enforcement operation, ...

07 Jan 2025 at 12:58

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