A driver who was suspected of drug-driving was caught yesterday after his brake light was broken.
Police stopped the motorist in Swindon after spotting that the vehicle had a defective light, meaning the car is classed as not road-worthy.
But when they pulled the driver over, police could smell cannabis and conducted a drug-wipe.
The driver was then arrested after testing positive for the controlled substance.
Writing on social media, Wilts Specialist Ops said: “RPU stopped a car in Swindon with defective brake lights, the driver smelt of cannabis and tested positive on a drug wipe and was arrested #fatal4 #drugwipe #RPU.”
Drug wipe devices can detect illegal substances like cannabis and cocaine in as little as three minutes by testing saliva.
A positive test is indicated by the appearance of these red lines on the device, similar to a pregnancy test.
The test can pick up on cannabis, opiates, cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamines (MDMA, ecstasy), benzodiazepines and ketamine.
If convicted of drug driving, you can get a minimum one-year driving ban, unlimited fine, and up to 6 months in prison.
Your driving licence will also show you’ve been convicted of drug driving… this will last for 11 years.
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