The new Drug/Drink Driving Test laws (1 Viewer)

[Bunny]

I was listening to this on the radio and it wasn't clear if, for instance a driver who had been at a party the night before and may have licked a frog or inhaled a frog. If he is tested and the police find drugs in his system, but he is stone cold sober while driving, does he get arrested, lose his licence and get a €5000 fine?
Because some drugs like weed stay in the body's system for 6 weeks! Ecstasy is 2 or 3 days, not sure about cocaine, Alchohol can be gone in 12 hours. Do they have a certain level that acknowledges that this person is currently high as a kite? Or what is the measure? There's very little clarity here. Does anyone know much about this?

 

[Bunny]

Look at this!
Cabinet approves stronger laws on drug driving

 

[Bunny]

Slightly clearer, but still.

Drug-driving: Crackdown on drivers at testing checkpoints

 

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Minister for Transport Paschal Donohoe has said the proposed new law mirrors one introduced in England and Wales in March of this year and that great care has gone into its preparation.

In England and Wales the banned drugs include LSD as well as heroin, cocaine and cannabis. The proposed Irish legislation, and the swabbing devices that are to be used, can be changed to accommodate the citing of new illegal drugs.

People can still get LSD?

Talk about a class a drug

 

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Because some drugs like weed stay in the body's system for 6 weeks! Ecstasy is 2 or 3 days, not sure about cocaine, Alchohol can be gone in 12 hours. Do they have a certain level that acknowledges that this person is currently high as a kite? Or what is the measure? There's very little clarity here. Does anyone know much about this?

I was wondering too about cannabis but found this...

Most drugs do not linger in saliva and disappear anywhere from twelve to twenty four hours. Because of this saliva testing is being considered for drug detection in situations where recent drug use must be detected including vehicle and equipment drivers, those involved in workplace or other accidents and not as a use to detect past drug use.

Saliva Testing - Drug Testing Network

So, if you haven't smoked in the previous 12 hours or thereabouts you'll be fine.

People can still get LSD?

Talk about a class a drug

Driving on LSD could be just about the maddest thing to try.
Haven't seen it in some years though, although I haven't been actively looking so who knows.

 

[Bunny]

I was wondering too about cannabis but found this...



Saliva Testing - Drug Testing Network

So, if you haven't smoked in the previous 12 hours or thereabouts you'll be fine.



Driving on LSD could be just about the maddest thing to try.
Haven't seen it in some years though, although I haven't been actively looking so who knows.

Okay, the saliva testing thing makes it a lot clearer. Thanks

 

[GO]

LSD?

Talk about a class drug

Fixed tath for ya!

I love getting pulled over by the fuzz these days
One of the big advantages of being a spongebob squarepants

 

[Unknown Convict]

can they test for shrooms?

"yes, officer. i had some for lunch" said the driver with the spiral eyes.

and how long before someone brings out e.g. a mouthwash that'll give you a 5-minute window to pass a saliva test?

 

[Cornu Ammonis]

can they test for shrooms?

"yes, officer. i had some for lunch" said the driver with the spiral eyes.

and how long before someone brings out e.g. a mouthwash that'll give you a 5-minute window to pass a saliva test?

There's an Enterprise Ireland grant begging to be written!

 

[Unknown Convict]

There's an Enterprise Ireland grant begging to be written!

you get started on the science bit, i'll crack out a business plan. kickstarter might be the way to go. could be mouthwash (ironically, probably alcohol-based), oral spray, gum.

call it swabn't or salicence or nohio or buzzkill.

$$$$

 

[Unknown Convict]

neutraliva!

 

[rettucs]

this applies to prescription meds too I think.

I was on some powerful shit there for the last week for me shingles. Took my last pair of pills last night so I'm still a bit dopey this morning. Still drove into work this morning at 6am. Felt grand but chances are I'd fail these tests.

In my last job my office overlooked an alleyway out the back of Lower Mount St (near Scruffy Murphys pub). I'd often see cars pull in there and lads would shoot up or chase the ol' dragon. Then drive off after a bit. Can't imagine they'd have been in much of a state for driving with that muck in their systems.

 

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Seems 'fairer' than saliva testing.