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| With the introduction of roadside drug testing, it is even more important to work out your best form of transport before you go out, if you are going to be drinking or taking drugs this long weekend. What drugs do they test for? - Delta -9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - cannabis
- Methylamphetamine - speed, ice, crystal meth
- Methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA) - ecstasy
How are you tested? - You are given a preliminary oral fluid test which involves you licking a test pad. It will take roughly 5 mins for a result
- If you test negative you can drive away
- If you test positive you will have to take a second oral fluid test, the result of which will take 20 mins. This will be done outside of your vehicle, but still roadside. If this test comes back positive you will not be charged, however you will be suspended for driving for the next 24 hrs. You will have to organise for someone to drive your car home.
- Your second oral fluid test will be sent to the laboratory for testing. If the presence of any of the screened for drugs are detected you will be sent a Court Attendance Notice with the charge of driving with the presence of an illicit drug
What are the penalties? First Offence Maximum court imposed fine - $2,200 Maximum gaol term - 9 months Maximum licence disqualification - unlimited, minimum - 6 months Second Offence Maximum court imposed fine - $3,300 Maximum gaol term - 12 months Maximum licence disqualification - unlimited, minimum - 12 months For more handy car care tips grab yourself a copy of Galmatic - the Car Care Handbook for girls. It is the first Car Handbook written for and catering exclusively to the female market and unlike most car handbooks written for men; Galmatic is user friendly and easy to understand. Galmatic is the easy to read, handy, grease resistant, glove box essential for every girl. www.galmatic.com
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