Drug drivers racing through Waterford morning traffic
Two drug drivers caught by Gardaí on Waterford bypass on Monday morning. Photo by Waterford Gardaí
On Monday, May 19, Waterford Gardaí, while observing a "steady flow of Monday early morning traffic", encountered two cars racing each other.
The cars were spotted racing dangerously along the N25 bypass.
Gardaí snapped the drivers with the speed gun, catching a speed of 180 kilometres per hour, as both travelled through the 100 kilometres per hour zone.
When Gardaí pulled the "young" drivers over they were tested roadside for drugs. One returned a positive result for cocaine, and the other driver tested positive for cannabis.
Both drivers were arrested at the scene and have been charged to appear in court at a later date.
In efforts to reduce road deaths across the nation, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has instructed all Gardaí to commit to 30 minutes of roads policing per shift.
More than 80 people have died on Irish roads to date in 2024.
