GMP will not enforce new drug driving law

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GMP will not enforce new drug driving law

Force said concerns over the legislation means it will not use the new law when it comes into effect next week.

Date - 26th February 2015
By - Helena Hickey - Police Oracle

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One of the biggest constabularies in the country will not be enforcing new legislation on drug driving when it is introduced next week. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has said it will not be attempting to charge suspects under the law which makes...

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