New roadside drug testing for drivers to begin next month

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 1:56pm

The Government has announced a new roadside testing regime targeting cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine. Testing will involve a device that swipes a driver's tongue and is set to launch in Wellington next month. The rollout is expected to reach the rest of New Zealand by mid-2026.

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1. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 1:01pm

   Police poised to roll out new roadside drug test (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 11 Nov 2025, 1:05pm

   Roadside screening for these four drugs to begin from next month (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 11 Nov 2025, 1:06pm

   Government outlines 4 drugs that drivers will be tested for, the plan for rollout across New Zealand (opens in new tab)

4. StuffTue 11 Nov 2025, 1:56pm

   Police to target four Class A drugs in new roadside testing regime (opens in new tab)