Over the Easter weekend, Longford gardaí arrested a speeding learner driver who tested positive for cannabis.
While on patrol, Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car on the N5 in Longford for driving at 149km in a 100km zone.
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They also found that the driver was driving on a learner permit unaccompanied by a qualified driver and the driver also tested positive for cannabis.
The driver was arrested and the car was seized and court proceedings are to follow.
Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped this car on the N5 in Longford for driving 149km in a 100km zone.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) April 18, 2022
Driver was also driving on a Learner Permit unaccompanied by a qualified driver & tested positive for Cannabis.
Driver arrested & vehicle seized. Proceedings to follow. pic.twitter.com/ZXkGaOLdlE
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