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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18248Drink driving · Co. Tipperary

Driver arrested for drunk driving after vehicle observed swerving in Ardfinnan

Gardaí from the Tipperary Roads Policing Unit, on patrol in the Ardfinnan area of County Tipperary, observed a vehicle travelling at speed and swerving on the road, as reported on 16 February 2024. The report gives no incident date. The driver, who is not named, failed a roadside breath test and was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. The suspect is described only as a person, with no sex or nationality given. Court proceedings have since commenced against the driver, and no outcome is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí observed a vehicle travelling at speed and swerving on a local road.
Where
The incident took place in the Ardfinnan area of County Tipperary, where the Tipperary Roads Policing Unit was on patrol.
When
The report gives no incident date and was published on 16 February 2024.
Cause
The offence concerned is drunk driving.
Investigation
  • The driver failed a roadside breath test.
  • The driver was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
Charges
The report does not name any specific charge against the driver.
In court
Court proceedings have commenced against the driver.
Sentence
No sentence or court outcome is reported.
Other details
  • The driver is not named in the report.
  • The suspect is described only as a person, with no sex or nationality given.
  • Gardaí said: "Never ever drink and drive."
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí observed a vehicle travelling at speed and swerving on the road. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe gardaí were on patrol in the Ardfinnan area. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe driver failed a roadside breath test. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtCourt proceedings have commenced against the driver. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Feb2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary gardaí observe vehicle travelling at speed and swerving on local road

    First report of this incident. The article gives no incident date and does not name the driver.

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