To: New Zealand Police
Subject: Official Information Act Request – Roadside Testing Introduction Protocols

Dear New Zealand Police,

I am making this request under the **Official Information Act 1982**.

This request concerns the **roadside drug and alcohol testing regime** conducted under the Land Transport Act 1998.

I seek full disclosure of all information held by Police regarding the **introduction and communication protocols** officers are instructed to use when stopping members of the public to administer roadside tests.

Specifically, I request:

1. Copies of any **training manuals, operational guidelines, or scripts** provided to officers for use when requiring a driver to undergo:
- Breath alcohol tests,
- Oral fluid drug tests, and
- Blood tests (via medical practitioners).

2. Any **standard wording or phrases** officers are instructed to use when identifying themselves, citing statutory authority, and informing drivers of the consequences of refusal.

3. Any **internal policy documents** or communications that outline minimum requirements for officer identification (e.g., verbal identification, uniform, marked vehicle) during roadside stops.

4. Any **health and safety protocols** relating to officer–driver interaction during roadside testing, including hygiene procedures and risk management.

This request is made to ensure transparency and to understand the exact procedures officers are trained to follow when exercising statutory powers at the roadside.

If any part of this request is refused, please specify the statutory grounds under the Official Information Act 1982 and provide reasons.

Yours faithfully,

Nigel Gray