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New drug test powers
By Fred Davies
July 3rd, 2008
New impaired driving legislation is now in effect with increased penalties and expanded police authority to demand physical sobriety tests and bodily fluid samples.
Bill C-2 became law on Wednesday, July 2. New provisions authorize certified officers to conduct a 12 step drug recognition evaluation designed to test for use of a wide range of drugs including cannabis, prescription medications and other commonly used narcotics. With evidence of impairment police can now demand a trip back to the station for samples of saliva, urine or blood. The new rules make it an offence to refuse a test or sample.
"Previously we would be issuing a voluntary request for urine or blood samples. If there was a refusal it was highly unlikely it would ever go to court,"said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Garry Cox. "It's an invaluable tool for us."
Original Source:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/parksville_qualicumbeachnews/news/22915834.html
By Fred Davies
July 3rd, 2008
New impaired driving legislation is now in effect with increased penalties and expanded police authority to demand physical sobriety tests and bodily fluid samples.
Bill C-2 became law on Wednesday, July 2. New provisions authorize certified officers to conduct a 12 step drug recognition evaluation designed to test for use of a wide range of drugs including cannabis, prescription medications and other commonly used narcotics. With evidence of impairment police can now demand a trip back to the station for samples of saliva, urine or blood. The new rules make it an offence to refuse a test or sample.
"Previously we would be issuing a voluntary request for urine or blood samples. If there was a refusal it was highly unlikely it would ever go to court,"said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Garry Cox. "It's an invaluable tool for us."
Original Source:
http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_central/parksville_qualicumbeachnews/news/22915834.html
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