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Legislation to enable roadside drug testing passed its third reading.
The oral fluid testing regime will give Police the power to screen drivers for drugs at the roadside using oral fluid testing devices without the need to suspect drug use, similar to drink-driving enforcement.
Two positive roadside screening tests will be required before a driver is prohibited from driving for 12 hours to address any immediate road safety risk. They will only be issued with an infringement penalty following a positive result from a laboratory test.
Drivers who refuse to undergo a drug screening test will be issued with an infringement penalty.
Read the Transport Minister’s media statement here.(external link)