Tightening of road safety laws – includes drug testing and measures to take blood samples from drivers injured in crashes

By Caroline Browne, Partner New road safety measures aimed at closing a loophole in legislation covering the taking blood samples and clamping down on drug-driving.This involved the closure of a loophole, which previously allowed drunken drivers to avoid blood tests through being unconscious or by claiming injury. Under the new rules, medical authorities can take a … Continue reading Tightening of road safety laws – includes drug testing and measures to take blood samples from drivers injured in crashes