What does driving under the influence of drugs mean?
- Drug saliva tests can detect cannabis and amphetamines such as speed or methamphetamines such as ice.
- Where a roadside test is positive police have the power to conduct either a further saliva test or a blood test.
- Drivers may face charges of driving under the influence or a new offence of driving with a prescribed drug in oral fluid or blood.
- Before charges can be laid the presence of drugs must be confirmed by laboratory testing.
- The saliva test is mandatory and there are penalties for drivers who refuse to co-operate.
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