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flag New Zealand to start roadside drug tests in 2026, but critics say they detect drugs, not impairment, risking unfair penalties.

flag 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. flag 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. flag There’s little evidence the program reduces crashes, and legal drugs like benzodiazepines and opioids, which pose greater crash risks, are not included. flag Concerns also include privacy violations and false positives, with experts urging a focus on actual impairment rather than drug detection alone.

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