Australia,Another Tested Positive in a Roadside Drug Test

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Art - from a cop friend in New South Wales, Australia - Bob
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> We've been doing it for about 18 months now, some states longer. Basically its a mouth swab that gets processed on site and if its positive, further testing will determine if you get a citation to appear in court.
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> Roadside drug testing
> Police have powers to carry out roadside drug testing on any driver, rider or supervising licence holder in NSW for the following drugs:
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> a.. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active component of cannabis.
> b.. Methylamphetamine, also known as speed, ice, crystal meth, or base.
> c.. Methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA), also known as ecstasy.
> How will testing work:
> a.. Police will conduct a preliminary oral fluid test through the window of your vehicle. You will be required to lick the test pad of a device. If you test negative you will be able to drive away. If you test positive you will have to provide a second oral fluid sample.
> b.. If the presence of one or more of these three drugs is confirmed you will receive a Court Attendance Notice with the charge of driving with the presence of an illicit drug.
> Other drug driving laws in NSW
> Driving under the influence of drugs
> Police have the power to take you to a hospital to obtain a blood and urine sample if:
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> a.. The manner of your driving suggests that you are impaired by drugs.
> b.. You are involved in a fatal crash.
> The sample will be analysed for any drug, including some prescription medicines known to impair driving.
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> Driving with the presence of cocaine or morphine (heroin)
> There is also an offence of driving with the presence of cocaine or morphine (heroin) in blood or urine (unless the morphine was taken for medicinal purposes).