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flag New Zealand will start mandatory roadside drug tests in December, using oral swabs to detect THC, cocaine, meth, and MDMA, with nationwide rollout by mid-2026.

flag New Zealand is launching mandatory roadside drug testing in December using oral swabs to detect THC, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA, with nationwide rollout by mid-2026. flag Police will conduct random checks, and a positive initial test triggers a 12-hour driving ban and lab confirmation. flag The program, aimed at reducing drug-impaired driving linked to nearly a third of road deaths, faces criticism over its reliance on detecting drug presence rather than current impairment. flag THC can remain in saliva for days after impairment ends, and stimulants' effects on driving are inconsistent. flag Prescription medications, a common cause of impairment, are not tested. flag While the initiative follows global safety trends, its real-world impact on road safety remains uncertain.

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