Calls to tackle drug driving 'epidemic' with drivers failing half of roadside tests

Police must have a reasonable suspicion before asking a driver to take a drug driving test -

There have been calls to tackle the “growing epidemic” of drug driving with half of motorists failing roadside drug tests.

In 2023, 51 per cent of drivers pulled over for a roadside drug test were found to be positive. In the first seven months of 2024 that figure was 49 per cent, according to road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.