Salisbury man disqualified after drug driving
Police are urging anyone affected by drug use to seek help
Last updated 1st Dec 2025
A man from Salisbury who admitted to driving under the influence of drugs has been banned from driving for almost two years.
Dylan Lucas-Symes, of Lambert Drive, was stopped on April 13th on Wilton Road after showing signs of being under the influence.
The 30-year-old was stopped by officers, where he returned a positive result on a roadside drugs tests.
He's been banned from getting behind the wheel for 21 months, ordered to pay £284 and must carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.
PC Mat Jacob from the Response Team in Salisbury said: “Drink or drug driving puts not only the driver, but everyone on the road, at serious risk of injury, or death. It’s one of the Fatal 5 offences we focus on — the main causes of serious and fatal collisions on our roads.
“We urge anyone affected by drug use to seek support and treatment. Driving while under the influence is extremely dangerous and illegal — one decision can change multiple lives forever. If you suspect someone is driving under the influence, please call 999 if they are behind the wheel, or 101 with information.”