Source: ACT Police
ACT Policing is disappointed with the number of drivers on our roads with illicit substances in their system, following an operation that took place earlier this week.
On Monday (22 July 2024), officers from Road Policing conducted roadside vehicle checks, and alcohol and drug screening on Athllon Drive, Greenway.
During the operation and after only 12 roadside drug screening tests, two people were taken into custody for returning positive results to illicit substances. These drivers will face court at a later date pending analysis of samples provided.
In addition, three people were issued with defect notices due to driving unsafely maintained vehicles.
Since Saturday, Road Policing have had five drivers return positive roadside drug tests, including the two drivers from Monday’s operation.
Officer in Charge of Road Policing, Acting Inspector Mark Richardson said that these numbers indicated that impaired driving remained an ongoing issue.
“Driving on our roads comes with the responsibility of being a safe road user. You are responsible for the safety of yourself, your passengers and other road users, so to even consider driving while under the influence is an incredibly selfish act,” Acting Inspector Richardson said.
“To see that two people returned positive results to illicit drugs in their system from just 12 roadside drug tests is unacceptable.
“Impaired driving puts you at an increased risk of being involved in a crash, endangering not only your own life, but other road users who are making the right choices.
“These types of operations will be continuing, so to those who are getting behind the wheel under the influence, be prepared to be caught and face the full extent of the law.”