Gardaí issue warning after weekend of dangerous driving

By Rebecca Crockett

SEVERAL arrests were made over the weekend as Gardaí continued to crack drown on dangerous driving in Donegal.

Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit recorded dangerous driving and drink and drug driving incidents in both the Letterkenny and Buncrana districts.

On Friday night, a driver failed to stop when signalled to do so by policing units. After a series of dangerous driving manoeuvres, the driver was apprehended and charged to appear in court.

A total of three drivers were charged with drink and drug driving offences on Saturday night alone.

One driver received a fixed charge penalty notice and will face a 3 month disqualification upon payment of same after they failed a roadside breath test.

Another tested positive for cocaine, cannabis and benzodiazepines in the Killygordon area. They are now awaiting further tests.

A driver was also arrested in Letterkenny on suspicion of drunk driving after they were observed driving erratically. The driver provided false details to Gardaí and the reason for doing so and their true identity was soon established.

A police spokesperson said: “Many lives are lost on the roads because of poor decisions when it comes to road safety and many families are left utterly devastated.

“Please do not ever drive while under the influence of alcohol/drugs as in doing so you would be risking your own life and the lives of all others you would meet.”

Elsewhere in Buncrana. three arrests were made on suspicion of drink and drug driving. That makes a total of five arrests across the weekend for drink or drug driving offences.

A spokesperson from Buncrana Roads Policing Unit said: “Gardaí continue to conduct high visibility patrols across the Buncrana District. Slow down. Wear a seatbelt & don’t ever drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“Help save lives on the roads by making wise decisions where road safety is concerned.”

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