Here are links to websites with information on drugs and driving.
NSW Government
Attorney General's Department:
- Driving under the influence of cannabis: The problem and potential countermeasures
This bulletin assessed (a) whether recent drug-drivers were more likely to self-report accidents than non-intoxicated drivers; (b) the likely deterrent effect of roadside drug testing (RDT), increasing the severity of sanctions for drug-driving and providing factual information about accident risk associated with drug-driving; and (c) what factors were predictive of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC). The results provided only limited support for a relationship between DUIC and accident risk. RDT appears to act as a more effective deterrent against drug-driving than either increasing the severity of sanctions or providing factual information about the risks associated with the behaviour. Males, dependent users, early onset cannabis users, frequent drivers, cannabis users who had used more classes of other drugs and cannabis users who believed that their risk of accident would not change following cannabis use were all more likely to report DUIC. BOCSAR report. Released 25 October 2005
- Driving under the influence of cannabis in a New South Wales rural area
A report released by the NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistics. This study examines the prevalence of driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC), and DUIC and alcohol together, in an area of Australia with a high number of young cannabis users. Results of this study are discussed in terms of their implications for public health and education campaigns. May 2003
Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA)
CommunityBuilders: Drugs and Community Action
A brochure on Drugs & Driving that is available from the Community Builders website. It highlights the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs.(PDF)
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Australia
Australian Drug Foundation in conjunction with Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre - Drugs and driving in Australia: a survey of community attitudes, experience and understanding - the findings of a comprehensive year-long study into the drug-driving habits of Australian motorists. The major component of the project was a confidential and anonymous online survey of 6801 Australian drivers about their attitudes toward, and experiences of, drugs and driving.
ACT Government: Drug Driving and Road Crashes - an Overview
Druginfo: Effects of cannabis, amphetamines and benzodiazepines on driving ability - from research Conducted by the Drugs and Driving Research Unit, Swinburn University of Technology plus sobriety testing procedures currently being used by Victoria Police
Druginfo Clearinghouse: Drugs and Driving
The Druginfo Clearinghouse have developed a website about drugs and driving. It includesinformation on the effects of various drugs, information on trials, factsheets, etc.
Monash University Accident Research Centre: Cannabis and road rafety: A review of recent epidemiological, driver impairment, and drug screening literature
This report reviews the key issues concerning cannabis and road safety, including: patterns of cannabis use; the prevalence of cannabis in the driver population, drivers suspected of driving under the influence, and drivers killed or injured; effects on simulator and on-road driving; detection of cannabis in bodily samples; and measurement of impairment using performance tests such as the Standardised Field Sobriety Test. The report highlights the current gaps in knowledge and documents the specific areas of research that need to be pursued in future studies in order to further enhance our understanding of how cannabis influences driving skills. December 2004
Queensland Government: Anti Drug Driving
Information about drugs and driving, including enforcement in Queensland.
Society for the Study of Addiction: Marijuana use and car crash injury
Research report about the relationship between marijuana use and car crash injury by Stephanie Blows, et al. 2005
South Australia
Victorian Government
Western Australian Government
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International
Belgium
- Illegal Drugs and Driving
A paper submitted to ICADTS. This report summarizes global activities on the subject of illegal drugs and driving. It discusses the current status of political, legislative and law enforcement issues in Belgium, France, Germany, Norway, etc. May 2000 (PDF)
Canada
EMCDDA: Study on Drugs and Road Safety
News Release, June 2003
European Commission: Use of illicit drugs and road safety
International Council on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS)
- Illegal Drugs and Driving
A paper submitted to ICADTS. This report summarizes global activities on the subject of illegal drugs and driving. It discusses the current status of political, legislative and law enforcement issues in Belgium, France, Germany, Norway, etc. May 2000 (PDF)
- ICADTS Website
An independent nonprofit body whose goal is to reduce mortality and morbidity brought about by misuse of alcohol and drugs by operators of vehicles in all modes of transportation. To accomplish this goal, the Council sponsors conferences for public information. The website contains ICADTS reports and information on conferences.
- 16th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety
Papers and information from the conference. 2002
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- The Nation's New Strategy to Stop Impaired Driving
This brochure describes three components of the Nation's new strategy to reduce impaired driving within the US. It describes and includes objectives for high visibility enforcement, support for prosecutors and DWI courts, and screening and brief intervention. 2004
- Drugs and Human Performance Fact Sheets
These Fact Sheets represent the state of current scientific knowledge in the area of drugs and human performance. The selected drugs for evaluation included over-the-counter medications such as dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine; prescription medications such as carisoprodol, diazepam and zolpidem; and abused and/or illegal drugs such as cocaine, GHB, ketamine, LSD, marijuana, methadone, methamphetamine, MDMA, morphine, PCP and toluene. March 2004
- Stop Impaired Driving
The Impaired Driving Division at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce traffic-related healthcare and economic costs resulting from impaired driving (alcohol and other drugs). This USWebsite contains general information on impaired driving plus research information, campaign and progrsam information, etc.
ROSITA : Roadside Testing Assessment
The objective of the ROSITA study is to identify the requirements for roadside testing equipment, and to make an international comparitive assessment of existing equipment or prototypes. The assessment will address roadside testing result validity, equipment reliability, usability (practicality) and usage costs. They have prepared the following reports:
June 1999: Drugs and medicines that are suspected to have a detrimental impact on road use performance.
June 1999: Inventory of state-of-the-art roadside testing equipment.
August 1999: Operational, user and legal requirements across EU member states for roadside drug testing equipment.
December 2000: Evaluation of different roadside drug tests (This includes reports from Belgium, Finland, France. Germany, Norway, Scotland and Spain).
December 2000: General conclusions and recommendations for the use of roadside testing equipment in Europe. The use of urine, oral fluid and sweat to test for the presence of drugs were evaluated. They conclude that it would be desirable if there was one set of regulations for the whole of the EU with regard to driving under the influence.
All these reports are available to be downloaded from this site.
Scottish Executive
Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF): The Road Safety Monitor 2002: Drugs and Driving
An annual survey by TIRF that takes the pulse of key road safety issues in Canada.
US Government
Evaluation of Rapid Point-of-Collection Oral Fluid Drug-Testing Devices
PowerPoint presentation by J. Michael Walsh, Ron Flegel, Dennis Crouch, Leo Cangianelli,
and Jakub Baudys.June 2004
Safe Lanes on Campus: A Guide for Preventing Impaired Driving and Underage Drinking
A guidebook describing strategies for combating underage drinking and impaired driving.
US State Legislation and Commentaries
The Walsh Group - Substance Abuse and Research Consulting
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