A group from Hyde have been fined after they were caught driving to the Peak District for a day trip.
The men were pulled over in a black Mercedes after it was spotting going ‘a little’ too quickly near Matlock.
Police quickly realised they were breaking lockdown rules by travelling from Greater Manchester.
Derbyshire police claim the driver also tested positive for having cocaine in his system.
He was arrested by officers, leaving his two passengers having to sort out their own way home, Derbyshire Live reports.
Police posted about the incident on social media on Tuesday (February 9).
In a post, the Bakewell, Hathersage and White Peak Villages Police Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "Rowsley. Mercedes seen driving ‘a little’ quick.
"Stopped to find three males from Hyde on a day trip to Derbyshire.
"Driver tested positive for cocaine so arrested.
"Passengers left to sort a lift home and Covid legislation used."
The driver has been released under investigation pending results of drug analysis.
