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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0707

Drugs (Roadside Testing) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow police officers to carry out drug tests on drivers at the side of the road, similar to breath tests for alcohol. The goal is to catch drivers who are impaired by drugs and prevent accidents, giving law enforcement a new tool to test for illegal drugs and certain prescription medications that affect driving ability.

Presented by Mr Christopher Chope.
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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 reading5 Jul 2010
  • 2nd reading10 Jun 2011