Sunday, November 23, 2008

Cape Town No1 in Drugged Driving

15% of Cape Town drivers screened for drugs have been found to be driving drunk, high, stoned and tripping!!! On average every eighth car you pass on the is driven by an OFFENDER!!! Every EIGHTH CAR....

Shocking details about South African motorists’ use of illegal drugs have emerged for the first time.

A pilot roadside drug testing study of drivers at 22 roadblocks over eight months in Gauteng and the Western Cape found 14% of them to be under the influence.

The technology detects cocaine, dagga, ecstasy, opiates (heroin), methamphetamines (tik) and amphetamine (speed) within minutes of swiping a strip across the driver’s tongue. (from the Times)

The intention of the pilot was only to screen for drugs and not to prosecute, as test results from the equipment are not yet admissible in court.

53 people were arrested in Mitchellsplain for drinking and driving.... I wonder if this is now old technology or new technology?

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