A motorist was arrested in the Letterkenny area this week after they were found to be almost five times over the legal alcohol limit.
The drunk driver had been involved in a collision when gardaí made the arrest on Wednesday night.
The driver then tested almost 5 times over the legal limit back at the station. The vehicle had no insurance, tax or NCT and it was seized.
“A trip to court will follow,” said a garda spokesperson.
A learner driver was also arrested on Wednesday in the Stranorlar area on suspicion of drug driving after they tested positive for cannabis.
This learner driver was unaccompanied and their vehicle was seized under the Clancy amendment.
“We wish to remind all Learner Permit drivers that they must be accompanied by a qualified driver,” said gardaí.
“Take care on the roads this festive season. Do not take risks on the roads. Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”
National Slow Down Day takes place today, 20th December, with gardaí out in force monitoring speeds nationwide.
The Christmas period is one of the busiest on Irish roads. It is also one of the periods during which road users are at the highest risk of being involved in a fatal or serious road traffic collision.
To date, 167 people have lost their lives in road traffic collisions on Irish roads.
