Drugs and Driving

A new law on drug driving has been hinted to be in the Queen's speech next month. This will specifically tighten the law on driving under the influence of drugs. The police will then have road side devices for the testing of drivers under the influence of drugs and there may be stricter sentences on fatal road collisions. This new law will also cover those who decrease their driving awareness with certain prescription drugs. There is a campaign under the name of a 14 year old girl (Lillian Groves) who was hit and killed by a driver under the influence of cannabis. It is called 'Lillian's Law.' Here at M23Law we are preparing for these fundamental changes in the area of impaired driving.