2023-11-07 13:59:21
Drug use, now systematic in the event of an accident, was already sought among drivers during roadside checks, for example during BOB campaigns where we were no longer limited to “alcohol” checks. “In certain areas, at the end of the year we have more tickets for drug driving than for alcohol.“, summarizes Benoît Godart.
In recent years, saliva tests, carried out during checks rather than blood tests, have made the work of police officers easier. “This goes much faster and allows many more checks to be carried out. A blood test required calling a doctor or going to a hospital. Here, the saliva analysis is done by the police officer“, specifies Benoît Godart.
And there, it is better for the driver to know what to expect. Unlike “alcohol” tests where there is a certain threshold to reach before being positive, saliva drug detection tests have zero tolerance. The drug user will test positive regardless of the quantity consumed and sometimes even several hours following consumption. “Someone who smokes cannabis every day in the evening risks systematically testing positive“, warns Benoît Godart. In short, it is better to avoid driving if you use drugs.
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