FG calls for introduction of drug-driving tests

Fine Gael is calling for the roll-out of pilot drug tests after research in Australia and the UK revealed that drug driving is five times more common than drink driving.

FG calls for introduction of drug-driving tests

Fine Gael is calling for the roll-out of pilot drug tests after research in Australia and the UK revealed that drug driving is five times more common than drink driving.

According to the Medical Bureau of Road Safety one sixth of Irish drivers found to have excessive alcohol levels also tested positive for other drugs.

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