Alcohol and other drugs Rules and Regulations in vicroads

Blood alcohol concentration
Professional drivers such as truck, bus or taxi drivers; P-platers and learner drivers must have a zero blood alcohol concentration (BAC), while all other drivers must stay under .05 BAC.  You must be under .05 BAC while supervising a learner driver. This rule applies to public roads and also private property.

Drug impairment
It is illegal to drive while impaired by any drug whether that drug is legal or illegal.  You must not be affected by illegal drugs while accompanying a learner driver.  This rule applies to public roads and also private property.

Breath tests
It is an offence to refuse to provide a breath or blood sample or stop at a booze bus (or Random Breath Test station), or fail to cooperate in the conduct of a breath or blood test.

Saliva tests
It is an offence to refuse to stop at a Random Drug Test station or provide a saliva sample.  Roadside testing for illegal drugs is conducted using a saliva sample. A driver provides a sample by placing an absorbent collector in their mouth or touching it with their tongue.The test takes around five minutes.  A saliva test must be confirmed by laboratory testing before any charge can be laid. www.darshandrivingschool.com.au

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