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.
The Drugs (Roadside Testing) Bill would establish a legal framework for roadside testing of drivers for illegal drugs. It seeks to enable police to test drivers for illegal drugs at the roadside and set out accompanying procedures. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The Bill is at the second reading in the Commons, with the next stages to follow if it progresses.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
A motion for the bill’s second reading was moved on 10 June 2011, but was withdrawn at the end of the debate. The Bill had its first reading on 5 July 2010 through the Presentation Bill Procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member, Mr Christopher Chope.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
