May 8, 2017
‘Drug-Driving’ Penalties
As a result of legislation introduced on 12 April 2017, gardaí are now enforcing mandatory roadside drug-testing of drivers.
Penalties for drug-driving convictions include:
a minimum 1-year driving disqualification if you are found to be above the legal threshold for cocaine, cannabis or heroin;
a minimum of 4 years driving disqualification if you are found to have drugs in your body and are impaired to such an extent that you do not have proper control of a vehicle;
up to €5,000 fine;
up to 6 months prison.
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