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Legislation for roadside drug testing passes third reading in Parliament

1NewsNZ HeraldWaikato TimesStuffThe PressOtago Daily TimesRNZThe PostWednesday 26 March 2025 · 8 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Labour Party, National Party, ACT Party, NZ First, Te Pāti Māori, Chris Bishop

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Parliament has passed a bill allowing police to conduct random roadside saliva tests for drugs. Drivers with positive results will undergo laboratory testing, with potential fines and demerit points for those found using qualifying drugs. The legislation passed with support from National, ACT, New Zealand First, and Labour.

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First reported by 1News, Wed 26 Mar 2025, 12:57pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 5 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Roadside drug testing legislation passes third reading (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Drug-driving testing legislation passes in Parliament despite concerns (opens in new tab)

  3. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

    Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns (opens in new tab)

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