Drug driving case against Cork man struck out as manufacturer guidelines not followed on test

Defence counsel argued garda had not complied with 10 minute observation period prior to testing accused

Accused man was seen driving slowly, repeatedly hitting the breaks and veering into a lay-by by a garda at a checkpoint

A Cork man who was believed to be many times over the limit for cannabis escaped a drug driving conviction because the test had not been administered by gardaí according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Christopher Carey, 34, was seen driving slowly, repeatedly hitting the brakes and veering into a lay-by.