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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13449Refusal to provide a breath specimen · Co. Kildare

Motorist refuses breath test at Maynooth checkpoint and is charged

A motorist stopped at a Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint on Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare, over a weekend reported on 16 June 2025, refused to give a roadside breath specimen. The driver, whose sex, age, nationality and name are not given, was arrested and taken to Leixlip Garda Station, where they again refused breath, blood or urine samples. The driver was charged with three offences, as reported on 16 June 2025, and is due to appear in court; no court date or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged16 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A motorist refused to give a roadside breath specimen to gardaí when stopped at a checkpoint.
  • The driver was described as very intoxicated.
  • At Leixlip Garda Station the driver refused to provide breath, blood or urine samples.
Where
  • The checkpoint was on Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare.
  • The driver was taken to Leixlip Garda Station after arrest.
When
The incident happened over a weekend, reported on 16 June 2025.
Cause
The vehicle was stopped because the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.
Investigation
  • Naas Roads Policing Unit was operating the Mandatory Intoxicant Checkpoint.
  • The driver was arrested.
Charges
The driver has been charged with three offences; the names of the charges are not given.
In court
The driver will appear in court; no court date has been reported.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
  • The driver's name, age, sex and nationality are not given in the reports.
  • If convicted, the driver could face a driving disqualification, a fine and a prison term.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorist refused to give a breath specimen to gardaí when stopped at a checkpoint. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe driver was very intoxicated and refused to provide a roadside breath specimen. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatAt the station the driver remained uncooperative and refused to provide breath, blood or urine samples. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe checkpoint was on Parson Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident happened over a weekend. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeOfficers stopped a vehicle because the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe driver was arrested and taken to Leixlip Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver has been charged with three offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe driver will appear in court soon. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIf convicted, the motorist could face a driving disqualification, a fine and a prison term. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jun2025
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Motorist refused to give breath sample at Kildare Garda checkpoint

    Reports a Maynooth checkpoint incident over the weekend in which the motorist refused breath, blood and urine samples after an arrest, and was charged with three offences. The article does not give the exact date, the names of the charges, or the driver's name, age or sex.

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