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Case No. 21217Drink driving · Co. Laois · 5 May 2023

Motorist arrested in Laois on suspicion of drink driving

The Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle in the Rosenallis area of County Laois on 5 May 2023 after observing the driver not wearing a safety belt. The driver was then arrested on suspicion of drink driving, according to a Garda statement reported by Leinster Express on 6 May 2023. The report gives no details of the driver's age, sex or nationality. No charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested6 May
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí arrested the driver of a vehicle on suspicion of drink driving.
Where
The vehicle was stopped in the Rosenallis area of County Laois.
When
The stop took place on 5 May 2023, according to a report published on 6 May 2023.
Cause
The Laois Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle after observing the driver not wearing a safety belt.
Investigation
  • Gardaí said the vehicle was stopped and the driver was subsequently arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
  • Leinster Express reported the stop and arrest on 6 May 2023, citing a Garda statement.
Charges
No charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
  • The facts do not give the driver's age, sex or nationality.
  • The report names no victim.
3 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe vehicle was stopped in the Rosenallis area. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe vehicle was stopped after gardaí saw the driver not wearing a safety belt. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 May2023
    Arrestedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Motorist arrested in Laois on suspicion of drink driving

    Reports the stop in the Rosenallis area, the seatbelt reason for the stop, and the drink-driving arrest.

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