Drugged Drivers

Question 1

What test do you use for drugged drivers?

Answer 1

The CIT or “Compulsory Impairment Test”

Question 2

Who can carry out a CIT or “Compulsory Impairment Test”?

Answer 2

a trained person only

Question 3

What sort of test is it?

Answer 3

It is a subjective test and completing it must be to the satisfaction of the person administrating the test.

If it is not completed correctly, then the person is deemed impaired.

Question 4

Drivers can be impaired due to what?

Answer 4

Alcohol, Drugs

Medical Factors (Diabetes etc)

Mental Fatigue or State

Question 5

When can a charge be laid ?

Answer 5

No charges can be laid against a driver until several weeks after the offence when blood results are obtained.

Question 6

How do you identify drug effect drivers?

Answer 6

You must have GCTS

Question 7

GCTS • While in vehicle

Answer 7

Weaving across road
Straddling centre line
No lights
Striking curb
Stopping abruptly.

Question 8

GCTS * Drivers Actions

Answer 8

Slurred speech
Bloodshot eyes
Lack of balance
Flushed skin

Question 9

A person who drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a road commits an offence if:

Answer 9

Section 57A – Driving while Impaired

Section 58 – Drives / Attempts to drive under the influence of Drink or Drug’s

Land Transport Act 1998