Young motorist stopped by police in Helston for drug-driving

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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