Achieving safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency is crucial for success in the transportation and logistics industry. Drug and alcohol testing underpins all three of these priorities, serving as a foundational element of risk management and workforce safety. For directors and managers in this sector, implementing drug and alcohol testing needs to be comprehensive and…
This month marks 10 years since Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act came into force – a landmark moment in the UK’s efforts to tackle drug driving. Introduced in March 2015, the law made it illegal to drive with specified controlled drugs in the body above set limits, finally bringing drug-driving legislation in line…
As the UK marks the 10th anniversary of Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act, D.tec International – the UK supplier of DrugWipe, the Home Office Type Approved roadside drug driver screening device used by all 43 UK police forces – and The AA are calling on the government to update legislation to allow police to…
Glasgow’s New Safe Drug Consumption Room Sees High Cocaine Use Glasgow’s new safe drug consumption facility, The Thistle, is seeing a higher-than-expected number of cocaine users, according to health officials. The facility, which opened on January 13, provides a clean, supervised environment where individuals can use illegal drugs under medical supervision. In the two weeks…
After 10 years of road side drug driver screening, it is time to step up the process. If we want to create a Safe System approach and to stand a chance of a Vision Zero, ‘we’ need to look abroad and mimic the lessons many other countries have already learnt. The Home Office, the Department…
We extend our thanks to Andrew Snowden MP, for his unwavering commitment to combating drug driving. His recent oral question in Parliament has brought much-needed attention to this critical issue as has his post on X (Twitter) earlier today: https://x.com/A_J_Snowden/status/1878363736550846581?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet History: At D.tec International, we’ve proudly partnered with the UK’s police forces for over…
Innocent people are Killed and Seriously Injured by Drug (and Drink) Drivers, but ‘They Don’t Count’ In the realm of road safety statistics, there’s a hidden tragedy that often goes unnoticed: the innocent victims of drug and drink driving incidents. These casualties are lost in the shuffle of general statistics, their stories untold and their…
The UK’s reliance on blood tests as the sole confirmation method for drug driving is outdated and inefficient. The process is time-consuming and fraught with delays: Hours spent transporting the driver to a suitable location to take blood Additional time locating a doctor or nurse to take the sample Samples sent to a laboratory for…
In recent years, a new drug has been making waves in the party scene, capturing attention with its intriguing name and vibrant color. Known as “Pink Cocaine,” this substance is far more complex and potentially dangerous than its name might suggest. Let’s delve into what Pink Cocaine really is and why it’s causing concern among…
The Crime Survey for England and Wales, self-reported driver behaviour, examines the main trends and patterns in self-reported drink driving, driving under the influence of drugs and mobile phone use whilst driving. This is based on questions asked as part of the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW). Main findings: the proportion of all…