Gardai are mounting roadside drug driving tests this weekend
The new law came into effect this week and Gardai say they'll be out in force over the bank holiday weekend
Gardaí have warned they'll be out in force again today mounting checkpoints across the country.
This weekend marks the introduction of roadside drug driving tests Gardaí say they'll be out to catch drivers under the influence of drugs or drink.
125 people were arrested for driving under the influence over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend last year.
Assistant Garda Commissioner Micheal Finn says while people can time when alcohol leaves their system - it's hard to do with drugs
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