Drug Driving is the term used to describe a person who drives whilst under the influence of any substance that is likely to impair their driving ability.
The substances can be legal, such as alcohol or prescribed medication, or illegal such as cocaine or cannabis.
Drugs can make a person have: impaired vision; slower reactions; hallucinations; panic attacks.
Driving under the influence of drugs is both illegal and dangerous!
The penalties for drug driving are the same as for drink driving - a ban, a fine or a prison sentence.
Drug related convictions can also mean - difficulties in entering other countries and increased car insurance.
Remember! The length of time a drug remains in the body depends on which drug has been taken. A driver can still be under the influence of drugs whilst driving to work or college the next day.
For more information order our leaflets on drugs from Resources.
Drug Driving is the term used to describe a person who drives whilst under the influence of any substance that is likely to impair their driving ability.
The substances can be legal, such as alcohol or prescribed medication, or illegal such as cocaine or cannabis.
Drugs can make a person have: impaired vision; slower reactions; hallucinations; panic attacks.
Driving under the influence of drugs is both illegal and dangerous!
The penalties for drug driving are the same as for drink driving - a ban, a fine or a prison sentence.
Drug related convictions can also mean - difficulties in entering other countries and increased car insurance.
Remember! The length of time a drug remains in the body depends on which drug has been taken. A driver can still be under the influence of drugs whilst driving to work or college the next day.
For more information order our leaflets on drugs from Resources.