Ireland Kildare driver arrested for drink driving had no insurance
Gardaí arrested a driver for drink driving at an MIT checkpoint at Eadestown, Co Kildare, after the driver failed a roadside breath test. The report, published on 27 May 2026, says only that the incident happened recently. Further testing at the station confirmed the driver was over the legal alcohol limit, and the driver is also facing a court appearance for driving without insurance. The latest development is that report, which lists possible penalties including a three month driving disqualification, a fine of up to €5,000, up to two years' disqualification, and impoundment of the vehicle. No court date or outcome has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested27 May
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- When
- The report was published on 27 May 2026 and describes the incident only as recent.
- Where
- The driver was stopped by gardaí at Eadestown, Co Kildare.
- Cause
- The driver was stopped at an MIT checkpoint and failed a roadside breath test.
- Investigation
- Further evidential testing at the station confirmed the driver was over the legal alcohol limit.
- Charges
- The driver was arrested for drink driving.
- The driver is facing a court appearance for driving without insurance.
- What happened
- The offences involved are drink driving and driving without insurance.
- In court
- No court date or outcome is given in the report.
- Sentence
- Listed penalties include a three month driving disqualification for drink driving.
- Listed penalties also include a possible fine of up to €5,000 and possible driving disqualification of up to 2 years.
- A €200 fixed charge notice is also listed among the penalties.
- Other details
- The vehicle is to be impounded, according to the listed penalties.
8 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe driver was stopped by gardaí at Eadestown, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe driver was stopped at an MIT checkpoint and failed a roadside breath test. (kildarenow.com)
- investigationFurther evidential testing at the station confirmed the driver was over the legal alcohol limit. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe driver was arrested for drink driving. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeThe driver is facing a court appearance for driving without insurance. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceListed penalties facing the motorist include a three month driving disqualification for drink driving. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceListed penalties also include a possible fine of up to €5,000 and possible driving disqualification of up to 2 years. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe vehicle is to be impounded. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 27 May2026Kildare driver arrested for drink driving had no insurance
Reports a drink-driving arrest at an MIT checkpoint at Eadestown, Kildare, with no insurance; the driver is unnamed and no date is given beyond 'recently'.
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