NINE drivers were arrested in Donegal over the Bank Holiday weekend on suspicion of driving while under the influence.
The arrests were made as part of a Roads Policing Operation carried out by gardaí from Thursday, May 28 to Tuesday, June 2.
Four of these were for drink driving and five were for drug driving.
Throughout the weekend’s Roads Policing Operation, Gardaí were conducting statutory Mandatory Intoxicant Testing and regular, high-visibility policing checkpoints.
Twelve vehicles were detained for a range of reasons such as no insurance, no NCT and no tax. Most of the vehicles seized were uninsured.
Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued over the course of the weekend for a range of road traffic related offences, for example, holding a mobile phone while driving and speeding.
It was a busy weekend across the county off the roads as well.
There were 15 public order related arrests, two assault related arrests, four theft related arrests, one burglary related arrest, two domestic related arrests and other arrests for various reasons.
The Roads Policing Operation has ended but gardaí continue to urge road users to be mindful of and to take extra caution around vulnerable road users, in particular pedestrians and cyclists.
Motorists are reminded to always drive within the speed limit. Always wear a seatbelt and never use a mobile phone when driving. Keep distractions out of the vehicle and give your full attention to the road. Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Walking home or cycling under the influence of alcohol or drugs can also put you and other road users at risk.
Cyclists and pedestrians should always stay visible and remain aware of their surroundings at all times.