Ireland Case No. 5139Drink driving; learner permit and insurance offences · Co. Leitrim · 5 Sep 2024
Driver arrested near Carrick-on-Shannon after test shows 14 times legal drink-driving limit
On Thursday 5 September 2024, gardaí on patrol near Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, stopped a car they had seen being driven erratically. A man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, and a test at the station reportedly showed he was over 14 times the legal limit. Gardaí said he was on a learner permit, was driving unaccompanied without L plates displayed, and was also uninsured, and that there were a few charges. On 6 September 2024 gardaí shared a photo and details of the stop on social media, and no court proceedings are reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested6 Sep
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whereGardaí were on patrol near Carrick-on-Shannon when they stopped the vehicle. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whenThe stop took place on Thursday 5 September. (galwaybeo.ie)
- causeGardaí stopped the car after observing it being driven erratically. (galwaybeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí suspected the driver was driving under the influence and made an arrest. (galwaybeo.ie)
- investigationA test was conducted at the station after the arrest. (galwaybeo.ie)
- chargeThe driver was on a learner permit and was driving unaccompanied without L plates displayed. (galwaybeo.ie)
- chargeThe driver was also driving without insurance. (galwaybeo.ie)
- chargeGardaí said there were a few charges. (galwaybeo.ie)
- otherThe test result showed the man was over 14 times the legal limit. (galwaybeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Sep2024Gardai '14 times legal limit' drink drive arrest as offences rack up in stop
Original report of a single patrol stop near Carrick-on-Shannon. The driver was arrested, and Gardaí said there were a few charges.
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