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Results for driving under the influence (international)
1 results foundAuthor: Walsh, J. Michael Title: Illegal Drugs and Driving Summary: This report attempts to summarize global activities on the subject of "Illicit Drugs and Driving". The goal of the working group was to identify what is known about the scope of the problem, to provide a discussion of the current status of political, legislative, and law enforcement efforts, and to make recommendations for new strategic initiatives and future research. A survey was developed to assess the current status of global legislation regarding driving under the influence of illegal drugs. An attempt was made to assess whether testing for alcohol and illegal drugs was permitted under current laws, the circumstances under which such testing was authorized, and the logistics of the testing process. The survey was sent out to all ICADTS members/affiliates and responses were received from 62 individuals representing 16 nations and 12 U.S. states [approximately 42% response rate]. Results of the survey indicate that most countries currently have existing laws that cover driving under the influence of illegal drugs in some fashion. Ninety-three percent of respondents indicate that the laws in their countries/states permit testing for illegal drugs. However, only 28% of survey respondents indicated that the current laws in their country would permit roadside drug tests. Survey results clearly indicated a concern about the growing problem of driving under the influence of drugs, and that marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines (including amphetamine analogs- e.g. MDMA), opiates, and the illegal use/high dose use of benzodiazepines constitute the principal illegal drug use of concern. DUI statutes in most countries are complex and create difficulties in enforcement. [N.B. There is a detailed discussion of the legal complexities in Section II.] With regard to the prosecution of drugged driving most statutes require proof of impairment due to the use of illegal drug. This legislative approach is difficult to enforce because proving that the drug "caused" the impairment is problematical. Germany, Belgium, Sweden and 8 of the U.S. states have established 'Per Se' Laws that avoid having to prove impairment due to drug. This 'Per Se' law approach allows the prosecution to be based solely on the analytical detection of drugs in body fluids [primarily blood / urine]. Survey responses indicate clearly that while alcohol testing is a routine procedure in most countries of the world, testing for non-alcohol drugs is only occasionally used. If drug testing were to become more common saliva would be the preferred specimen matrix. Details: Utrecht, The Netherlands: International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS), 2000. 96p. Source: Internet Resource: ICADTS Working Group Report – “Illegal Drugs and Driving”: Accessed July 18, 2013 at: http://www.icadts.nl/reports/Drugs-FinalReport.pdf Year: 2000 Country: International URL: http://www.icadts.nl/reports/Drugs-FinalReport.pdf Shelf Number: 129443 Keywords: Driving Under the Influence (International)Drugged Driving |