New Zealand government introduces legislation for roadside drug testing to improve road safety.

New Zealand government introduces legislation for roadside drug testing to improve road safety, as alcohol and drugs were the top contributing factor in 2022's 200 fatal crashes. Police currently lack the ability to conduct saliva testing for drugs at roadside. The new legislation aims to address this issue by enabling oral fluid testing. Previous legislation in 2022 faced issues meeting evidentiary standards.

July 29, 2024
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