Motorist arrested after being caught making video while driving and high on drugs
Gardai in Co Donegal have arrested a man after he was caught making a video while driving his car and high on cannabis.The man was caught on the dual carriageway outside Letterkenny yesterday afternoon.Officers from the Letterkenny Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they came across the incident.A spokesperson said: “A driver was observed holding his mobile phone above the steering wheel while driving along the dual carriageway.Crime Wrap Saturday April 25 “It transpired that he was making a video! He also tested positive for cannabis and was arrested. A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice will be issued and court may follow.”Gardai detected a number of speeding offences on the dual carriageway yesterday.One of the speeding drivers in question also tested positive for cannabis and an arrest was made. A Fixed Charge Penalty Notice will be issued and court may follow.The Garda spokesperson warned people not to take a chance behind the wheel while the good weather is here.Read moreJealous ex (57) threatened to kill man he believed was in relationship with former partner“The roads are likely to be busy over the course of the weekend as the good weather has finally arrived.“Help prevent serious injury or fatal collisions on the roads by being a responsible driver. Never take any type of risks where road safety is concerned,” added the spokesperson.
