UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0435
Drugs (Roadside Testing) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill allows police officers to conduct roadside drug tests on drivers they suspect of being under the influence of drugs. It aims to catch drugimpaired drivers quickly and reduce drugdriving accidents, similar to how current breath tests work for alcohol.
Presented by Mr Christopher Chope.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote440 MPs
92% Ayes · 4048% Noes · 36
The democratic gap
8% , a narrow gap
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Jan 2009
- 2nd reading