SHOCKING: 14 motorists arrested for driving under the influence in just six days in Kildare
Along with this, another motorist was arrested recently after gardaí observed a car driving in an erratic manner
Kildare's An Garda Síochána were kept busy this week after arresting 14 motorists for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The inebriated drivers were caught in just a six day period on Kildare roads after failing breathalysers and drug wipe tests.
In images posted to An Garda Síochána Kildare's social media, at least one driver tested positive for cocaine while another had cannabis in their system. At least one motorist also failed the breathalyser, which detects alcohol.
Accompanied by the pictures, a spokesperson for the gardaí said, "Alcohol and drugs affects your ability to drive - you are much more at risk of being involved in an accident. Drink and drugs slow reaction times, coordination, concentration, judgement and vision.
"The more in your system, the more it affects your ability to drive. If you plan to drive, do not drink and never consume drugs," they added.
Along with this, another motorist was arrested recently by the Naas Roads Policing Unit after they observed a car driving in an erratic manner.
Once pulled over, the driver then failed the roadside breath test and was subsequently arrested for drunk driving.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána Kildare took to social media to comment on this, "At Naas Garda Station, tests further revealed the driver was 4 times over the legal limit."
The driver was charged and is due to appear in court shortly.