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Disqualified driver 10 times over the alcohol limit

Jun 2, 2026 17:31
By Shannonside News
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Disqualified driver 10 times over the alcohol limit

The vehicle was seized at the scene and court proceedings are expected to follow.

Gardaí in Longford arrested a driver, who has been disqualified twice after stopping a vehicle over the weekend.

Gardaí said the driver, who was already serving two driving disqualifications, was found to be 10 times over the legal alcohol limit.

Three intoxicated male occupants were in the car, with open alcohol bottles discovered inside the vehicle.

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The vehicle was seized at the scene and court proceedings are expected to follow.

Motorists are being reminded to not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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