mandatory breath testing

Drink Driving Law in Ireland in 2017-the Essentials

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The Road Traffic Act, 2010 and Road Traffic (No. 2 ) Act 2011 have brought about a comprehensive consolidation and updating of drink driving law in Ireland. (The Road Traffic Act, 2014 made some further amendments). From a legal perspective the prosecution of drink driving offences can be quite a technical area, and you are … Read more

Mandatory Breath Testing-Your Obligations Under the Road Traffic Acts

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The Road Traffic Act, 2006 introduced mandatory random breath testing. This act allows a member of an Gardai (not below the rank of inspector) to authorize a checkpoint in a public place. Section 4 of the above Act obliges you to 1.  Provide a sample of your breath for the purposes of establishing the alcohol … Read more