Drug driver disqualified after skidding into a skid risk road sign
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Harry Franklin Waudby, 20, of Wetherby, lost control of his SEAT Ibiza in Tockwith, police said.
A passing North Yorkshire Police Roads Policing Group patrol saw him veer off the road and stopped to help.
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Hide AdWaudby was given a drug test and tested positive for cannabis, police confirmed.
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Fortunately, nobody was seriously hurt during the incident, which happened in June.
He was charged with drug driving.
Waudby pleaded guilty when he appeared at Harrogate Magistrates' Court.
He was given a 12-month driving ban and fined £233 with £85 costs.
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Hide AdSpeaking after the sentencing, Traffic Constable Michael Rowan said: "As traffic officers we frequently deal with drug drivers and it's an incredibly selfish and dangerous offence.
"Anyone who does it is a hazard to themselves as well as innocent road users, and we endeavour to catch as many as possible.
"There is no place for drunk or drugged drivers in North Yorkshire."