ONE in 12 motorists say they have used their mobile phone while driving on at least ‘an occasional basis’. AA…
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Cross-border driving bans may be blocked by Brexit, Donegal court hears
by Staff Writer 4 years agoBrexit could have unwittingly affected future enforcement of cross-border drink driving bans, a Donegal court has heard. Back in 2017,…
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A senior garda in Inishowen has expressed concern about the increasing incidents of children driving tractors on public roads. Superintendent…
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One-handed drunk-driver leads Gardai on 27km high-speed pursuit
by Staff Writer 4 years agoA one-handed drunk-driver who led Gardai on a 27km pursuit across Donegal has been fined an disqualified. Brian Daly, 30,…
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Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty today called for Minister Eamon Ryan to take decisive action to tackle the massive driving test…
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Gardai have issued a warning after a driver was arrested for drug-driving yesterday in Letterkenny. The driver was tested and…
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Driving lessons can resume across Donegal from Monday but regular car driving tests will have to wait a little longer…
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Drug driving detections as high as drink-driving – Donegal Garda Inspector
by Staff Writer 4 years agoThe number of drug driving detections for motorists in the Letterkenny Garda District is almost the same as those tested…
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Almost 100 Donegal drivers using only learner permit for over 20 years
by Staff Writer 4 years agoNEW figures show that almost 100 motorists in Donegal have been driving with only a learner permit for more than…
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A man who was detected drink driving was found with a bottle of whiskey in his car while ‘touring’ Letterkenny. …
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Donegal Gardai issue plea after spate of drink and drug-drive arrests over weekend
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoDonegal Gardai have issued a plea to motorists after a spate of drink and drug-drive arrests over the weekend. Ballyshannon…
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A total of sixteen people were arrested on Christmas Day on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drink…
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Donegal gardaí warn cannabis users to stay off roads for 24 hours
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoGardaí in Donegal have pleaded with drug users who are thinking about getting behind the wheel of a car to…
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GAA fans urged to drive and park safely ahead of big game
by Stephen Maguire 5 years agoA huge turnout of more than 25,000 is expected on Saturday for the final Super 8 group game between Mayo…
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A Burnfoot man who tested positive for cocaine and cannabis at a Garda checkpoint has been banned from driving for…
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Family plead with Judge not to jail driver who killed their son
by Staff Writer 6 years agoThe family of a young man who died in a horrific road crash has pleaded with a judge not to…
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Shocking stats reveal dangers of using phones while driving
by Staff Writer 6 years agoDonegal Road Safety Working Group has launched a new campaign urging motorists to put their phones out of reach before…
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The Road Safety Authority has confirmed they have commenced the recruitment of new driving testers in Co. Donegal. At least…
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A man who performed a doughnut during the Donegal International Rally weekend told a Judge it was a moment of…
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Man was SIX times over drink-driving limit and couldn’t stand
by Staff Writer 6 years agoA man was so drunk behind the wheel of his car that he couldn’t stand up when Gardai apprehended him.…