Road side drug testing infringements
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From: Katy B
Tēnā koe,
I am very interested in the roadside drug testing that has been rolled out in Wellington. I note a release today stating that seven infringement notices have been issued.
I request, under the Official Information Act 1982:
- A breakdown on whether the seven infringements announced on 20/2/26 were due to a positive drug result or refusal of a drug test
- If positive, a breakdown on which substances led to an infringement
- How many, if any, infringements had a medical defence
- Any comments on how rolling out standardised roadside drug testing may unfairly disadvantage medicinal cannabis users.
I really appreciate all of your important mahi and look forward to your response.
Ngā mihi nui,
Katy B
From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police
Tēnā koe Katy,
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.
Your reference number is IR-01-26-6278.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 20 March 2026 unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
Jonelle|Advisor: Ministerial Services |(she/her)
Policy & Partnerships |Police National Headquarters |
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