Speeder fails roadside drug test

A driver detected speeding subsequently failed a roadside drug test and tested positive for cannabis. It also turned out the motorist was already disqualified from driving.

The stop by members of the Cavan Roads Policing Unit is one of several incidents to have occurred across the county over the past week.

“This car was detected travelling at 134kmph in a 100kmph speed limit,” a local garda reported on social media.

“The driver failed the roadside drug test and tested positive for cannabis. It turned out he was also disqualified from driving. Court appearance to come and the car off the road.”