Driver Arrested for Drug Driving During Test

0:00On March 3rd, a 26 year old learner driver from Wigan faced a rest right in the middle of his driving test over the weekend for drug driving. Officers noticed a strong smell of cannabis when they approached him, and he failed a roadside drugs wipe test on the spot. They also found cannabis in his possession during the stop. Police are stressing that drug driving poses a real threat to everyone on the roads, calling it both dangerous and irresponsible. They made it clear that no one should risk lives by getting behind the wheel impaired. The man was taken into custody on suspicion of the offense, but has since been released while the investigation continues. Mercyside police remained firm on cracking down hard against anyone who endangers others through substance use while driving. They made it clear that no one should risk lives by getting behind the wheel impaired. The man was taken into custody on suspicion of the offense, but has since been released, while the investigation continues.