Gardaí detect driver in Carlow for speeding and driving while high on cannabis

Carlow Roads Policing Unit performed speed checks on the Athy Road, Carlow on Friday evening.

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The above vehicle was stopped in a 50km/h zone.

The driver provided an oral specimen which tested positive for cannabis.

Gardaí said: "Never drive while under the influence of an intoxicant."