Drug Drivers Charged

Dear Resident,

Officers from Hertsmere Neighbourhood Policing teams have in the past two weeks charged two people with driving whilst over the prescribed limit for controlled drugs. 

Drug driving is a factor in 1 to 20 fatal collision in the UK. You are 2 times more likely to crash if you have consumed cannabis, up to 5 times more likely after consuming cocaine and up to 30 times more likely to crash after consuming amphetamines. 

It's an offence to drive with any of 17 controlled drugs above a specified level in your blood. This includes legally prescribed and illegal drugs.  The limit set for each drug is different, and for illegal drugs the limits set are extremely low. They aren't zero to rule out any accidental exposure.

You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're unsure about whether your prescription or over-the-counter medication will affect your ability to drive.