Changes to Roadside Drug Testing in NSW

NSW Law Changes

The new roadside test procedure came into force on the 1st of September, 2024. Under the new roadside drug test regime, if you test positive for an illicit drug on the initial MBT swab test, NSW police will now place drivers under arrest for an immediate roadside oral test rather than taking them back to a station.

“Recent changes to roadside drug testing in New South Wales have significant implications for all motorists. These amendments to testing procedures and substances detected represent a substantial shift in how drug-impaired driving is policed and prosecuted in our state.

This article aims to provide an overview of the recent changes to roadside drug testing in NSW. We will examine the new testing methods, explore the expanded list of detectable substances, and analyse the legal ramifications for drivers.”

Link to Article : www.hamiltonjanke.com.au

Written by Drew Hamilton - 12th September, 2024