Strict new rules on taking drugs and driving

A major change in the drug driving rules will ensure that all drugs will automatically be covered – including those who have taken prescription drugs and drugs that have not even been invented [19659002]. a motorist takes but how does this affect their driving, so that they can be accused of driving under the influence.

An awareness campaign will be launched to highlight the risk of driving under medication, including cold and flu tablets, painkillers and other prescription drugs that can cause a disability such as drowsiness.

GPs and pharmacists will also receive training to identify those whose behavior might be affected, which would make them risky on the roads.

"It's a matter of reminding people that drugs can affect people differently." Roads Minister Melinda Pavey told 9NEWS:

The government has launched a study on the rules of the road and the impact of prescription drugs following the tragic accident that killed the actor Jessica Falkholt, her sister and her parents on Boxing Day

The driver was returning home Currently, mobile screening can identify drivers who have used cannabis and drugs. like cocaine and methamphetamines, but if the police suspect that they are under the influence of another substance, they can be arrested and taken for a blood test to prove that they are driving under the influence.

Mobile Drug Tes With more than 112,000 tests done last year, a staggering survey of 12 was found positive

Chief Inspector Phil Brooks of the NSW Road and Road Patrol warned that there would be 200,000 tests by 2020.

"So the police are all right in all of NSW – they've all been trained, they have important resources, they can do a drug test on the road at any time," he said. he said to 9NEWS.

The crackdown also extends to the use of the mobile phone.As of September, if you are caught using your phone, the number of Applied demerit points will increase from four to five, which means that 10 of your 13 demerit points will be eliminated during a double demerit period. "Unfortunately, it has become second nature to many road users to be on their mobile phones, "he said.

" Too often, police come to a nose-tail accident and that will be the courtesy of someone else. " one using their mobile phone.Unfortunately, we have seen cases where we believe that the use of t LePhone cell caused a serious injury or fatal accidents on our roads. "

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