drug-driving

British

noun

1. driving while under the influence of drugs, esp illegal drugs
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a drug-driving conviction

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Other proposals under consideration could also see police allowed to rely on roadside saliva tests for evidence of drug-driving rather than blood tests, making it easier to prosecute suspects.

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Cumpsty, of Chester, admitted drug-driving and dangerous driving and was handed a 12-month community order, including 200 hours of unpaid work at Chester Magistrates' Court.

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The van driver, a 26-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drug-driving offences.

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That sentence included an offence of drug-driving and the fraudulent use of a registration mark.

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The Met has said the van driver, a 26-year-old man, arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and drug-driving offences has been bailed as investigations continue.

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