If you are convicted of drug driving, you may face a driving disqualification for a minimum of one year. This means that you will not be allowed to drive a motor vehicle for at least one year. In addition to a driving disqualification, you may also be fined up to €5,000 and sentenced to up to six months in prison. A drug driving conviction will also result in a criminal record.

Better not lie, or you’ll be in trouble deep
With the Garda and the Drug Wipe 6S, you can’t cheat
So if you’ve been using, better confess
Or you might end up with a long term stay in a cell, I guess

The Drug Wipe 6S is a device that can detect the presence of several different drugs in a person’s oral fluid (saliva). Specifically, it can test for the following drugs:

• Cannabis: Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug that is often used for recreational purposes. It can impair a person’s judgment, reaction time, and coordination, making it dangerous to drive while under the influence.
• Cocaine: Cocaine is a stimulant drug that can cause increased alertness, energy, and confidence. It can also cause agitation, anxiety, and paranoia, making it dangerous to drive while under the influence.
• Opiates: Opiates are a class of drugs that are derived from the opium poppy plant. They include drugs such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, and are often used to treat pain. Opiates can cause drowsiness, sedation, and impaired judgment, making it dangerous to drive while under the influence.
• Benzodiazepines: Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs that are often used to treat anxiety and insomnia. They can cause drowsiness, impaired judgment, and impaired coordination, making it dangerous to drive while under the influence.
• Amphetamines: Amphetamines are a class of drugs that are often used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. They can cause increased alertness, energy, and confidence, but can also cause agitation, anxiety, and paranoia, making it dangerous to drive while under the influence. This category includes methamphetamine and MDMA (ecstasy).
• Ketamine: is a dissociative anesthetic that is often used in medical settings as an anesthetic for surgical procedures. It can also be used recreationally, and is known for its hallucinogenic effects. Ketamine can cause impaired judgment, impaired coordination, and confusion.