Two motorists arrested for drug driving in Sligo
Two drivers have been arrested in Sligo after they both tested positive for cannabis following roadside drug tests. The arrests come as Gardaí from the Sligo-Leitrim Roads Policing Unit were conducting a checkpoint on Friday. Gardaí have previously warned that they will be out in force in Sligo and elsewhere…
Fears motorists are warning criminals of Garda check points
Motorists across the north west may be inadvertently warning criminals of a Garda presence in the form of check points. The practice whereby motorists flash their light in order to alert other road users to check points and speed vans has been criticised by Superintendent Kevin English at this week’s…
New Garda drug testing measures to be in place by Easter
A Donegal campaigner says a new roadside drugtesting measures will be in place by the Gardai by Easter. Mary Clinton founder of the A-Ceart road safety group says this is welcome news for road safety in Ireland. She was speaking on Ocean FM this morning in support of proposals by…