Shrewsbury man arrested on suspicion of drug driving

A 32-year-old man from Shrewsbury was yesterday arrested after a roadside drug test proved positive.

The man was stopped by police on the A5 at Nesscliffe were the roadside drug test was carried out.

He was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drugs and taken to Shrewsbury Police Station.

A West Mercia Police Spokesperson said: "It is an offence to drive with certain drugs above a specified level in your blood - just as it is with drink driving. Seventeen legal and illegal drugs are covered by the law, including cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and ketamine. The limits for all illegal drugs are extremely low - taking even a very small amount of an illegal drug could put you over the limit."

The penalties for drug driving are the same as for drink driving. If you are convicted you will receive a minimum 12-month driving ban, a criminal record and a hefty fine or up to 6 months in prison or both.