Garda statement as three drivers appear before Kilkenny District Court
All drivers were disqualified from driving after appearing before Kilkenny District Court
Three drivers detected as being under the influence of cannabis recently appeared before Kilkenny District Court, prompting members of the local branch of An Garda Síochána to share a statement on social media.
“While the use of weed killer has become unfashionable in recent years, our members had a successful day in Kilkenny District Court [Thursday] with three out of three drivers before the court being convicted of drug driving,” a garda spokesperson said.
“All three drivers had cannabis or 'weed' in their system when stopped previously.
“In all cases the drivers were disqualified from driving.”
Gardaí are keen to emphasise that “being under the influence of cannabis, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, LSD, alcohol and even certain prescription medications means you have no right to use the road.”