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Aussie starts random drug tests on drivers

Motoring.co.za | December 14 2004

Sydney, Australia - Police in the Australian state of Victoria have begun random doing drug tests on motorists in a bid to reduce fatal accidents.

Other states could follow Victoria's example soon.

Official figures, after autopsies, have shown about one-third of drivers killed in Victoria had been using drugs other than alcohol before they crashed.

A year-long random drug-testing trial in the southern state will, according to Victorian police spokesman Sean Cadd, focus on truck routes and roads used by clubbers.

"It's not safe to drive under the influence of drugs and we're sending the message that people who do will be caught

. It won't be tolerated," Cadd added.

A new saliva-based drug test will enable police to get fast roadside results, unlike previous blood-based tests that took time to analyse.

The test can detect THC, the active component of cannabis, as well as methamphetamine - commonly found in speed.

"It's not about possession of drugs or consumption. It's about improving road safety and keeping these people off the roads," said Cadd.

Those testing positive will face an initial fine equivalent to about R1300 (at today's exchange rate) while repeat offenders will get heftier fines and be banned from drivng.

The tests started on Monday and one driver out the 32 checked failed the test.