One arrested for drink driving during Garda M50 checkpoint

There was one arrest made for drink driving on Friday night when Gardai staged a major checkpoint on the M50.

Traffic around Junction 4 (Ballymun) northbound was almost a standstill for a time as Gardai tested drivers for alcohol, and it was confirmed today that one driver was arrested.

DMR Regional & Divisional Traffic Units with Armed Support Unit during a MAT checkpoint on the M50 tonight pic.twitter.com/nopYHYB9gm

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 6, 2017

@GardaTraffic Never ever drink & drive pic.twitter.com/2uNXbV1Y0N

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 6, 2017

The MAT ckpt on M50 last night: 164 drivers tested, I arrest for Drunk Driving, 5 offences of no tax & 2 cars seized. Never Drink & Drive.

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 7, 2017

In total, 164 drivers were tested at the Mandatory Alcohol Testing, with five drivers caught with no tax on their vehicles, while two cars were seized.

The message from the Gardai remains the same; never, ever drink and drive.