Disqualified Driver Caught Over Limit Again on M8 Near Watergrasshill

A disqualified driver who attempted to give false details to Gardaí tested positive for alcohol on the M8 near Watergrasshill, marking his second drink-driving offence. The Mitchelstown Roads Policing Unit stopped the vehicle, with the driver's vehicle seized and court proceedings now underway.

Gardaí from the Mitchelstown Roads Policing Unit intercepted a vehicle on the M8 motorway near Watergrasshill, leading to the discovery of a repeat drink-driving offender attempting to evade detection.

The driver initially provided false details to officers during the traffic stop. However, Gardaí used their mobility app to confirm his correct identity, revealing he was disqualified from driving due to a previous drunk driving conviction.

A roadside breath test showed the driver was once again over the legal alcohol limit whilst behind the wheel. The result means the motorist now faces his second drink-driving conviction, having already been banned from the roads for a prior offence.

The vehicle was seized at the scene under road traffic legislation. An Garda Síochána confirmed that court proceedings will follow for multiple offences, including driving whilst disqualified, drink-driving, and providing false information to Gardaí.

The incident highlights the ongoing enforcement efforts by the Mitchelstown Roads Policing Unit along the M8 corridor, a major route connecting Cork to Dublin that requires constant monitoring for road safety violations.

Driving whilst disqualified carries serious penalties under Irish law, including potential imprisonment, substantial fines, and further driving bans. When combined with a repeat drink-driving offence, the consequences become significantly more severe.

The detection also demonstrates the effectiveness of Garda technology, with the mobility app allowing officers to instantly verify driver information and detect those attempting to evade the law with false details.