Young motorist stopped by police in Helston for drug-driving
By Joseph Macey
23rd Oct 2020 | Local News
This afternoon a driver was stopped by police in Helston on suspicion of drug-driving.
The motorist will now wait for lab results.
A driver can face the following penalties if found to be drug-driving:
- Minimum 1-year driving ban
- An unlimited fine
- Up to 6 months in prison
- A criminal record
Details of the incident were revealed by Devon & Cornwall Roads Policing Team on social media saying:
"If you fancy an afternoon drive maybe think again if you indulged in a daily cannabis joint as this driver found out the hard way in the Helston area today. Now a nervous wait for the lab results for this young person."
The police described it as "not acceptable."
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