Research highlights drug-driving problems

Researchers at University College Dublin have claimed that driving under the influence of drugs is a significant problem in Ireland.

Research highlights drug-driving problems

Researchers at University College Dublin have claimed that driving under the influence of drugs is a significant problem in Ireland.

The researchers said a study of 2,000 motorists, who were stopped by gardaí on suspicion of drink-driving, found that 15.7% were under the influence of one or more drugs.

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