Motorist failed breath test and then arrested for doing 168km/hr in Buncrana

Gardaí arrested a motorist in Buncrana after the car they were travelling in was clocked doing 168km/hr inside a 80km/hr zone.

The driver also failed a roadside breath test.

The incident occurred near Buncrana.placeholder image
The incident occurred near Buncrana.

The driver tested positive for excess alcohol a second in a nearby Gardai station.

"Arrested and taken to Garda Station where further breath analysis carried out. Over the limit. Never drink & Drive!," said Gardai on Twitter.

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