Disqualified driver apprehended as Donegal gardai have busy start to Easter weekend

Gardai in Donegal have had a busy start to the Easter weekend.

The Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were on patrol on Good Friday when they detected a driver who is disqualified from driving.

The driver was arrested and then charged to appear in court.

Across the country, gardai are carrying out an Easter Bank Holiday Roads Enforcement Operation.

On Friday, Ballyshannon gardai issued issued a number of fixed charge penalty notices at their checkpoints.

These were issued for offences including speeding, worn/defective tyres & no tax, with a vehicle also seized.

“Do not take risks on the roads,” a Garda spokesperson said.

“Our Roads Policing Units are out there day and night trying to keep our roads safe.

“Help save lives on the roads this Bank Holiday Weekend and always by making responsible decisions when it comes to road safety.

“If you are going out this weekend, do not drive while under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Slow down and ensure that you and any passengers you have are wearing your/their seatbelts. Do not use/ hold a mobile phone while driving. Keep your focus on the road at all times.

Our priority is to keep people safe, so please make responsible decisions this holiday period in relation to road safety and help save lives.”