LATEST: Driver arrested for drink-driving in Prosperous this morning

Early today, Naas Roads Policing Unit were conducting a Mandatory Intoxicant Testing (MIT) checkpoint in Prosperous.

One driver was arrested after failing roadside breath test.

The motorist was taken to a garda station and also failed subsequent breath test.

Court proceedings have now commenced.

Gardaí warned motorists to never ever drink and drive.

Meanwhile a van was stopped at a checkpoint on the Sallins Road in Naas.

A check using the Mobility App revealed that van was not taxed for two Years.

The van was impounded and a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice was issued. 

Meanwhile a car was detected travelling at speed of 132 km/h in a 100 zone.

A check using a Tintman measuring device revealed that the windscreen, front passenger and driver windows had only 11% Light Transmission compared to the legal minimum requirement of 65%.

Two Fixed Charge Penalty Notices were issued totaling €160 and three Penalty Points will be applied to the licence.