How can these people get behind the wheel of a car?
Choosing to drive while under the influence of alcohol or illicit substances is not only stupid, it’s dangerous to you and other road users who are simply trying to get from A to B.
Despite the repeated warnings, Gardaí are still making arrests of people who continue to break the rules of the road and endanger others.
Just like this back in January…
Naas Traf Corps arrest uninsured driver 5 times ovr limit.Gardaí had to take evasive action to avoid being knocked down.Arrested & charged pic.twitter.com/C5yifV8Yvl
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) January 14, 2017
According to figures released by An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA), there was a 34% increase in the number of people arrested for drink driving in December 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.
But, driving while under the influence of drugs is also very dangerous and illegal in Ireland
Under changes to the Road Traffic Act 2016, Gardaí can now carry out roadside testing to see if motorists are under the influence of drugs.
Up until this year, it was illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. However, the Gardaí had to be able to prove that your driving was impaired, but you’re now liable for prosecution even if your driving isn’t impaired.
Unfortunately, people still aren’t getting the message as this incident from the Dublin city centre early on Monday morning shows.
DMR Traffic:Car on the wrong side of the road in the city centre this morning tested positive for 3 out of4 drug types Driver arrested. pic.twitter.com/pr1t9BSf3J
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 12, 2017
The driver was driving on the wrong side of the road while under the influence of three out of four drug types.
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