Garda checkpoints across Kildare tonight and 2 cars seized already
It usually costs €125 to get a car released within 24 hours plus €35 extra per day afterwards.
There were also checkpoints reported near Naas, Sallins, Clane, Monasterevin and Moyvalley.
Kildare Gardai have warned of a major Christmas clampdown on drink-driving and other offences in coming weeks.
There will be approximately 60 checkpoints, speed checks and pre-planned patrols in all parts of the county each day.
Kildare Gardai said: "We appreciate the public’s co-operation and support as we try to ensure that there are no further fatalities or serious injuries on Kildare roads in 2016.
"If you are out socialising, please plan your journey home and never ever drink and drive."