Illicit drugs and speeding drivers are making ACT roads more dangerous: police

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October 20 2022 - 5:30am
Police are forced to drag an offender from a car after he crashed into them while high on methamphetamine. Picture supplied
Police are forced to drag an offender from a car after he crashed into them while high on methamphetamine. Picture supplied

Police are backing the Transport Minister's call to get tougher against hoon drivers, but also want the discretionary power to immediately seize vehicles and suspend the licences of anyone exceeding the limit by 45km/h.

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Peter Brewer

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