A Bill to make provision for roadside testing for illegal drugs; and for connected purposes.
The Bill would make provision for roadside testing for illegal drugs.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
23 June 2009
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The Drugs (Roadside Testing) Bill would allow police to perform drug tests on drivers at the roadside to check for illegal substances. It aims to set out how these tests are carried out and how the results are used, as part of road safety measures. The bill originated in the House of Commons and is currently being considered there, with Sir Christopher Chope as sponsor.
The bill had its 1st Reading in the Commons on 26 January 2009 and is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the Commons.
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26 Jan 2009
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 26 January 2009. This is known as First Reading.
This Bill was on the Order Paper on several Fridays before being dropped by its sponsor, Christopher Chope.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
