Citation

Roeber D. Transp. Res. Circular 2006; (E-C096): 95-96.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, U.S. National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board)

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Abstract

In these comments on the paper "Legal Framework for Dealing with Drugs in Traffic" by A.G. Verstraete and J.M. Walsh (published in this same circular), the author states that one of the first issues to be addressed is whether drugged driving laws will establish unacceptable driving levels for each drug, whether drugged driving laws should require a showing of impairment, or whether drugged driving laws will be zero tolerance laws. Unacceptable driving drug use levels could prove problematic given the many different types of drugs and the varied way in which drugs affect each individual. According to the paper being reviewed, an impairment standard has also proved problematic. The author also points out that it is paramount that any legal framework include from the beginning provisions for mandatory assessment and, when necessary, mandatory treatment.