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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.
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.
Police will conduct random checks, and a positive initial test triggers a 12-hour driving ban and lab confirmation.
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.
THC can remain in saliva for days after impairment ends, and stimulants' effects on driving are inconsistent.
Prescription medications, a common cause of impairment, are not tested.
While the initiative follows global safety trends, its real-world impact on road safety remains uncertain.
Nueva Zelanda comenzará las pruebas de drogas obligatorias en carretera en diciembre, utilizando hisopos orales para detectar THC, cocaína, metanfetamina y MDMA, con un despliegue a nivel nacional a mediados de 2026.