Ian Bailey appears in court charged with drug driving
He was stopped by gardaí in Schull in West Cork in August 2019.
He was stopped by gardaí in Schull in West Cork in August 2019.
More than 650 drivers have been arrested since this year’s road safety campaign was launched.
The warning comes ahead of the October Bank Holiday weekend.
One driver was also speeding at the time.
A number of arrests for drug-driving have also been made.
A number of new measures about drug driving, written-off vehicles and uninsured drivers have been given the green light.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
Gardaí are preparing for a major crackdown on drug driving in the coming months.
Plus, drug drive testing came in last night.
A new survey from eFlow also reveals a high number of people speed regularly.
The Bill also allows for roadside testing for drug driving, and details plans to test unconscious drivers.
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Leo Varadkar says the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill will revise earlier laws to introduce ‘impairment testing’ for drivers.
Drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs will have to perform co-ordination tests – such as walking in a straight line or balancing on one leg – under plans announced by Minister Leo Varadkar.
New EU directive means that residents from other member states can be punished for breaking traffic laws in Ireland.
EU countries will be entitled to prosecute drivers using other countries’ cars, under a plan being voted on tomorrow.
Last year, 1,500 drivers tested by authorities were confirmed to be under the influence of drugs.