Kildare drug driver had expired NCT
The driver had cancelled seven NCT appointments
A driver in Celbridge, Co Kildare recently discovered that an expired NCT was only the beginning of their problems.
The driver's vehicle was stopped by Naas Roads Policing Unit and the vehicle was found to have no valid NCT.
A roadside DrugWipe test was then carried out — with the driver testing positive for Cocaine and Cannabis.
Naas Roads Policing Unit arrested the driver for drug driving and the vehicle was removed from the road with immediate effect.
In total, the driver had cancelled seven NCT appointments, resulting in more delays and more risk for other road users.
A garda spokesperson said of the incident: “Unroadworthy cars are unsafe. Drug driving destroys judgement, slows reactions and puts innocent people at risk. None for the Road means NONE. Never drink or drug drive.”