One in seven roadside drug tests returns positive, says Limerick garda

The majority of drug drivers are male — at 94% of such offenders in the Limerick division.

Drug-driving is becoming a huge concern for gardaí as the number of people detected for it continues to grow.

Limerick’s road policing unit has noted its prevalence among drivers in the 18-29 age cohort, with one in seven motorists failing roadside tests for narcotics in their system.