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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Marita Moloney

Garda checkpoints: Gardai catch motorist at Dublin Airport as Christmas travel warning issued

One motorist will be feeling a lot less festive after the weekend after they were caught by gardai at Dublin Airport.

The driver was departing the airport on Sunday when they were stopped at a checkpoint.

Gardai discovered that their car was not insured which resulted in the vehicle being seized.

Following the stop, gardai issued a warning to people driving home for Christmas.

A spokesperson said in a post on social media on Sunday: "Checkpoint conducted earlier today by regular unit and DDU Dublin Airport.

"One vehicle seized for no insurance. If you are driving home for Christmas, make sure you have an insured driver to get you home safely."

Gardai carried out stops at Dublin Airport over the weekend. (Gardai/Twitter)

Gardai were busy in recent days as they conducted stops across the country.

Naas Roads Policing unit operating on Sunday evening in Milltown Village, Co Kildare, arrested a driver who failed a roadside breath test.

The motorist was taken to Newbridge Garda Station and following further tests, they were found to be over the legal limit.

The individual is now facing further proceedings.

Also in Co Kildare, the Roads Policing Unit Naas performed multi-agency checks last week which resulted in a number of offences being detected.

One articulated lorry was removed from service pending repair to a tyre.

Additionally, three vehicles were impounded for offences which included learner permit holders driving unaccompanied as well as cars not having L-Plates displayed.

The drivers were issued with fines worth €140 and two penalty points were issued.

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