Suspected drug driver, 25, arrested after car spotted being driven in 'anti-social manner' in Penwortham

A suspected drug driver was arrested after a car was spotted being driven in an “anti-social manner” in Penwortham.

Police said the offender was caught following a number of reports from residents in the area on Wednesday morning (September 21).

After spotting the vehicle being driven in an anti-social manner in Penwortham, officers pulled the driver over in Pope Lane.

A 25-year-old woman was subsequently arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs.

“The vehicle has also been seized for having no insurance,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police added.

“Big thanks to the members of the public for letting us know!”

What are the consequences if you are caught driving under the influence of drugs?

Drug driving carries the same penalties as drink driving.

If you’re convicted of drug driving you could get:

- a minimum one-year driving ban

- an unlimited fine

- up to six months in prison

- a fine and a prison sentence

- a criminal record

Your driving licence will also show you’ve been convicted for drug driving. This will last for 11 years.

The penalty for causing death by dangerous driving under the influence of drugs is a prison sentence of up to 14 years.

- you’re unfit to do so because you’re on legal or illegal drugs

- you have certain levels of illegal drugs in your blood (even if they haven’t affected your driving)

Legal drugs are prescription or over-the-counter medicines that can have side effects.

If you’re taking them and not sure if you should drive, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare professional.

The police can stop you and make you do a ‘field impairment assessment’ if they think you’re on drugs.

This is a series of tests such as asking you to walk in a straight line.

They can also use a roadside drug kit to screen for cannabis and cocaine.

If they think you’re unfit to drive because of taking drugs, you’ll be arrested and will have to take a blood or urine test at a police station.

You could be charged with a crime if the test shows you’ve taken drugs.