Long driving ban and fine for motorist who tested positive for drugs in Offaly
Long driving ban and fine for motorist who tested positive for drugs in Offaly
A DRIVER who was recorded by another driver swerving all over the road tested positive for cannabis and cocaine.
The incident happened on May 18, 2024 at Ferbane Street, Cloghan.
When Gardai saw Paul Burns (49) of Vermont House, Commins Road, Ballysimon, Limerick, he was driving on the wrong side of the road.
Mr Burns had 103 previous convictions including burglary, theft, assault and criminal damage
Barrister David Nugent said Mr Burns was 48, unemployed and has the opportunity to go to Germany. He was pleading guilty and apologised. This was his first road traffic offence and he acknowledges he has a chequered history.
Judge Cody said he was a wise man to plead guilty. He fined Mr Burns €500 and gave him six months to pay and disqualified him from driving for four years.