Do you know the
Score
A new initiative to combat drug
driving was launched at Lothian & Borders Police Forensic Science
Lab last month, after drug-driving was named as the third biggest killer
on our roads - only speeding and drink driving cause more accidents.
Research has shown that 18% of people
killed in road accidents had used illegal drugs. The campaign will focus
on both education and enforcement and officers have been specially
trained to carry out a series of roadside tests to detect drivers under
the influence of drugs.
The tests include balance, co-ordination
and perception as well as the ability to understand and follow
instructions.
Police have also been working with Crew
2000, who will be handing out leaflets to educate club and pub goers.
Launching the initiative as part of the
Know the Score campaign were (L-R) Assistant Chief Constable David
Strang, Scottish Minister for Transport Sarah Boyack, Scottish Deputy
Justice Minister Iain Gray and Director of the Scottish Drugs
Enforcement Agency (SDEA) Jim Orr.
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