Shocking! Driver caught doing 170km/h while high on cocaine on busy motorway
Published 8th Oct 2025, 14:50 GMT
The driver also tested positive for cannabis, a court date will follow
A motorist has been arrested after being detected travelling at 170km/h on the M8 outside Cahir, county Tipperary.
A Tipperary Roads Policing Unit motorcyclist, who was monitoring traffic on the motorway, stopped the vehicle and conducted a roadside drug test on Sunday afternoon.
The driver failed a roadside drug test for cocaine and cannabis.
They were arrested on suspicion of drug driving and dangerous driving.
A court appearance is to follow.