A 26-year-old learner was arrested for suspected drug driving while mid-driving test in St Helens. Police from Merseyside Police Roads Policing Unit pulled him over after spotting a dodgy brake light and shoddy driving on King Street.
Police Sniff Out Cannabis at the Wheel
Officers say they caught the smell of cannabis the moment they approached the car. The driver failed a roadside drug test and was found carrying cannabis. His test was immediately terminated and he was hauled in.
Officer Hits Out at Dangerous Drug Driving
Roads Policing Insp Simon Wilson said: “Although some might find it funny that someone was arrested during their driving test, drug driving is deadly serious.”
“The brake light wasn’t working, putting everyone at risk. After speaking with the driver, it was clear we had bigger concerns.”