Citation

Faulks IJ, Irwin J. Transp. Res. Circular 2009; (E-C132): 204-212.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, U.S. National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board)

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Abstract

In Australia, strategies to tackle drivers impaired by alcohol or other drugs are based on general deterrence and targeted operations. Random breath testing is widely used across the Australian jurisdictions to combat alcohol impaired driving (drink driving), and most jurisdictions have adopted, or are to adopt, roadside drug testing of drivers. Roadside drug testing supports and extends the previous random breath test (RBT) powers for impaired driving. Australian police now have powers to stop drivers at random to test for alcohol and for specified drugs: THC (cannabis); methylamphetamine (‘speed/ice’); or methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA or ‘ecstasy’). The penalties provided for drink driving and for drug driving include a substantial fine and loss of drivers license.
Keywords: Cannabis impaired driving; Ethanol impaired driving