Dundalk man banned for drunk driving

A 29-year-old man who was arrested for drunk driving after he came to garda attention driving a low loader carrying another vehicle, as it appeared to be overweight, was fined €300 and banned from driving for a year, at Dundalk District Court last week.

The court heard Jason Rogan of Aisling Park, Dundalk failed a roadside breath test when he was stopped by gardai who were on mobile patrol on the R173 at Aghaboys at 4.30pm on September 15th last year.

He later provided a breath specimen at Dundalk Garda Station that was above the legal limit.

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The defendant had 13 previous convictions including driving without insurance and driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

The Defence told the court Mr. Rogan had a problem with drink but has completed a six month course in Cuan Mhuire and is on the right path and is seeking work as a joiner.

Judge Eirinn McKiernan said: “I hope he’s learned his lesson. The reality is if he’s back before me again I’ll have to deal with him more seriously.”