The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is introducing roadside tests to detect drug driving, using D.tec’s own testing device – DrugWipe 3S.
This is an initial 12 month pilot programme across Northern Ireland, during which officers will use new swab testing kits on motorists, which can pick up the presence of cocaine and cannabis.
Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones, who is responsible for the PSNI’s Operational Support Department, said “driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will drastically increase the risk of causing a collision.
Since January 46 people died on NI roads.
That number is far too high and we must work together to keep each other safe,” she said.
“These drug wipes will allow us to target those using illegal drugs while driving and ensure they face the full rigours of the law for their lack of care for the safety of fellow citizens.,’ she added.
About DrugWipe
D.tec International have been successfully providing SME and PLC workplaces with specialist full service drug and alcohol testing solutions for over 25 years. We are also the preferred provider to the 43 police forces of England and Wales, to Scotland and Isle of Man, with our Home Office Type Approved DrugWipe3S.
Since 1996, we have chosen to utilise a market-leading drug screening device, which is portable, both non-invasive and non-intrusive yet the most accurate and efficient tester available. The DrugWipe Dual screens for the five most prevalent drugs in the UK – Cannabis (THC), Cocaine, Methamphetamines, Amphetamines and Opiates.
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