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09/07/2013
Govt Reveals Drug Driving Legislation
The government have unveiled legislation that will make it easier to prosecute people found to be driving under the influence of drugs.
In England and Wales, a new offence would be created of driving with a drug in your system, above a certain limit.
The proposal also includes suggestions of limits for some prescription drugs, including diazepam,
It is hoped that the new legislation will remove the difficulty of proving a driver was indeed impaired by drugs at the time they are stopped.
(MH/CD)
In England and Wales, a new offence would be created of driving with a drug in your system, above a certain limit.
The proposal also includes suggestions of limits for some prescription drugs, including diazepam,
It is hoped that the new legislation will remove the difficulty of proving a driver was indeed impaired by drugs at the time they are stopped.
(MH/CD)
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