#Drug-Driving
From TheJournal.ie 
Ian Bailey appears in court charged with drug driving
He was stopped by gardaí in Schull in West Cork in August 2019.
One in four arrested for driving while intoxicated on Christmas Day were suspected drug-drivers
More than 650 drivers have been arrested since this year’s road safety campaign was launched.
From TheJournal.ie
Gardaí warn of 'dramatic growth' in drug driving
The warning comes ahead of the October Bank Holiday weekend.
Gardaí issue warning after motorists test positive for cocaine and cannabis
One driver was also speeding at the time.
Drink-drivers caught five times over the limit as Christmas campaign kicks in
A number of arrests for drug-driving have also been made.
Gardaí given new powers to test drivers for drugs at roadside
A number of new measures about drug driving, written-off vehicles and uninsured drivers have been given the green light.
Gardaí issue warning after car crash in Limerick
The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.
This device is what gardaí will use to test who's been drug driving
Gardaí are preparing for a major crackdown on drug driving in the coming months.
24 people killed on roads this year were not wearing seatbelts
Plus, drug drive testing came in last night.
Have you ever seen a friend drive under the influence of drugs? 1 in 6 have
A new survey from eFlow also reveals a high number of people speed regularly.
‘N’ plates for new drivers on the way as Traffic Bill published
The Bill also allows for roadside testing for drug driving, and details plans to test unconscious drivers.
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New driving laws will include clampdown on 'drug driving'
Leo Varadkar says the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill will revise earlier laws to introduce ‘impairment testing’ for drivers.
Drug testing of motorists to be introduced in new year
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.
Prosecution of non-residents for driving offences gets the green light
New EU directive means that residents from other member states can be punished for breaking traffic laws in Ireland.
MEPs to vote on punishment for overseas driving offences
EU countries will be entitled to prosecute drivers using other countries’ cars, under a plan being voted on tomorrow.
Concerns over increase in drug-driving
Last year, 1,500 drivers tested by authorities were confirmed to be under the influence of drugs.
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