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New Zealand to start roadside drug tests in 2026, but critics say they detect drugs, not impairment, risking unfair penalties.
New Zealand plans to launch roadside drug testing in mid-2026 using saliva tests for cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine, but experts warn the approach is flawed.
Critics say the tests detect drug presence, not impairment, potentially penalizing users who aren’t dangerous drivers, including regular cannabis users and those on prescribed medications like dexamphetamine.
There’s little evidence the program reduces crashes, and legal drugs like benzodiazepines and opioids, which pose greater crash risks, are not included.
Concerns also include privacy violations and false positives, with experts urging a focus on actual impairment rather than drug detection alone.
Nueva Zelanda comenzará las pruebas de drogas en el camino en 2026, pero los críticos dicen que detectan drogas, no discapacidad, arriesgándose a sanciones injustas.