Have you been charged with Drug Driving offences?

If you are facing prosecution because of a Drug Driving offence, our expert Drug Driving Solicitors are best placed to advise you on your options moving forward. Contact us today on 0115 910 6239.

The law covers sixteen legal and illegal drugs; these are:

Illegal DrugsLegal Medicinal Drugs

Benzoylecgonine (cocaine)

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC)

Ketamine

Methyl Amphetamine

MDMA / Ecstasy

Heroin

Lysergic acid diethylamide

Clonazepam

Diazepam

Flunitrazepam

Lorazepam

Methadone

Morphine

Oxazepam

Temazepam

The police now use a roadside drug kit to test suspects which involves taking a swab from inside your mouth in order to test for illegal drugs. If the test is positive you will be arrested and will have to take a blood or urine test at the police station. If these show you’ve taken drugs you could be charged.

The same penalties are incurred for drug driving as with drink driving. If you are convicted you will receive:

  • A minimum 12 month driving ban
  • A criminal record
  • A large fine, up to 6 months in prison, or both
  • Your driving licence showing that you have been convicted for drug driving for 11 years
  • Causing death by dangerous driving under the influence of drugs carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years.

Drug driving offence solicitors – get in touch

Please contact one of our expert drug friving solicitors for advice on 0115 910 6239.

We offer a nationwide service.