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flag New Zealand starts roadside drug tests to fight impaired driving, with positive results leading to bans and fines.

flag Roadside drug testing has begun in Wellington, New Zealand, marking the start of a nationwide effort to combat drug-impaired driving. flag Police are using saliva tests to screen for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine, with positive results triggering a second test and lab analysis of 25 impairing substances. flag Two positive roadside tests within a short period result in a 12-hour driving ban, while refusal or failure to comply incurs a $400 fine, 75 demerit points, and a ban. flag Only confirmed lab results lead to penalties. flag The program, expected to expand nationally from April 2026, aims to reduce road fatalities linked to drug impairment, with officials noting that about 30% of crashes involve an impairing drug.

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