Drunk driver arrested after travelling nearly 30kph over 80kph speed limit

A motorist has been arrested after they were caught driving in excess of an 80kph speed limit.

Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were operating a speed check yesterday in the Killea area, when they detected a vehicle travelling at 109kph.

The vehicle was stopped and the driver was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after they failed the roadside breath test.

A court appearance will follow.

Gardaí are urging road users to not risk lives on the roads by driving while under the influence of alcohol/drugs or by speeding.

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