Drug Driving - Roadside Testing
March 30, 2021
Be aware of the roadside drug driving test
The NSW Police can conduct a roadside drug test which includes the licking of a swab. This is similar to the roadside breath test however the saliva test will detect the presence of illicit drugs in a persons system as opposed to alcohol. The drugs which are tested for include: cocaine, cannabis, ecstasy/MDMA, cocaine, methylamphetamine and speed (amphetamines).
If you fail the swab test the swab will be sent for laboratory analysis. This can take 24 hours, and you will not be permitted to drive in that time. If the test confirms the presence of illicit drugs, you will be charged with the offence of driving with the presence of an illicit drug.
Please be extra cautious when on our roads and do not take drugs before driving.
