VIC Drug-Driving
In Victoria, it is illegal to drive while under the influence of either legal or illegal drugs. Under section 49 (1) (a) of the Road Safety Act 1986, it is an offense to drive a motor vehicle or being in charge of a motor vehicle while under the influence of any drug to the extent that will render him or her incapable of having control of the vehicle. It is also considered an offence when a person is driving a motor vehicle when there are traces of illicit drugs in his saliva or blood as stated in section 49 (1) (bb), 49 (1) (h) and 49 (1) (i) of the Road Safety Act 1986.
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Traces of cannabis and stimulant are the most commonly detected drugs in the systems of the drivers killed in road accidents in Victoria. In December 2003, legislation was passed where police officers were empowered to conduct random roadside testing for illicit drugs such as ice and cannabis. This random roadside testing allows the police officers to pull over at any time drivers suspected of having illicit drugs in their system. The driver is directed to provide a saliva sample on a testing pad placed on his or her tongue for a few seconds.
This sample was then analyzed in a roadside device used to detect traces of illicit drugs and this process takes two to three minutes. Those who were found negative are immediately released and those found positive will give two saliva samples inside the bus. One saliva sample is to be kept by the driver and the other one is sent to the laboratory for confirmation and the result will be the basis for charging him of drug driving offence.
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