These are the prescription drugs that could see you BANNED from driving under tough new laws
In March 2015, improved screening equipment to crack down on drug drivers were introduced as well as new limits for nine prescription drugs.
As a result, around four motorists a day are being convicted for offences including being in charge of, attempting to drive, or causing death after exceeding the legal drug limit.
The new law makes it illegal to drive with certain drugs in the body above specified limits which includes eight illegal drugs and nine prescription drugs.
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Hide AdIn 2015, 1,442 motorists a day were convicted as a result of new penalties with conviction rates at a huge 98 per cent.