Mandatory drug testing starts this weekend for drivers in serious crashes

Mandatory drug testing for drivers in serious crashes will be in in place by the bank holiday weekend.

Junior Transport Minister Jack Chambers has signed a new order into law – which comes into effect from midnight on Friday the 31st of May.

It’s being introduced as part of the new Road Traffic Act, which forms a key part of the government response to the rising trend in deaths on our roads.

Minister Chambers says it’s an important milestone for road safety in Ireland………………

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