Drug driver disqualified after skidding into a skid risk road sign

A drug driver from Yorkshire has been disqualified after his car skidded in front of a police car - into a 'skid risk' road sign.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 21st Oct 2020, 18:08 BST
Updated 21st Oct 2020, 18:14 BST
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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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Waudby was given a drug test and tested positive for cannabis, police confirmed.

Harry Franklin Waudby, 20, of Wetherby lost control of his SEAT Ibiza in Tockwith.Harry Franklin Waudby, 20, of Wetherby lost control of his SEAT Ibiza in Tockwith.
Harry Franklin Waudby, 20, of Wetherby lost control of his SEAT Ibiza in Tockwith.

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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Speaking 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."