Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

If I took a medicine/drug last night, how do I know it’s worn off enough to drive?

As with alcohol, drug metabolism varies significantly between individuals based on factors such as dosage, frequency of use, and personal physiology. For this reason, Police cannot advise how long after taking a substance it is safe to drive.

A positive result for a drug(s) in saliva (above the set threshold) is indicative of recent drug use, rather than historical use, passive, or accidental exposure that is unlikely to cause impairment.