Two truck drivers have been reported for a number of driving offences after they were found driving while allegedly on meth, without number plates, correct registration or permits.
- Two drivers have been reported after allegedly being found with meth in their systems
- Police say the trucks they were driving had engine defects and unregistered trailers
- The pair were also found to have breached maximum work limits
SA Police officers stopped two road trains on the Barrier Highway at Oodla Wirra, a small town about halfway between Adelaide and Broken Hill, around 5:30pm on Tuesday after noticing there were no numberplates on any of their trailers.
The two Western Australian drivers allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine on a roadside drug test, and were directed not to drive for 24 hours.
Police say an inspection of the vehicles found that the engine control modules had been unlawfully tampered with, and none of the six trailers were registered or had numberplates.
The drivers, aged 56 and 58, were also unable to produce valid permits for the trucks.
Police say driving records revealed both drivers had been exceeding the maximum permitted work limits in the previous seven days.
Both drivers were reported for numerous offences including failing to carry a work diary, exceeding permitted work hours and failing to comply with maximum work limits.
Both of the prime movers were defected for repair.
SA Police said the men may face further charges pending forensic results and enquiries had been made with the employer of both the drivers.