Drugs and road safety: the importance of TODA PHARMA® screening tests

Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the world, and its use is often associated with leisure and relaxation activities.

However, it is important to remember that cannabis use can also have serious consequences for road safety . Driving under the influence of cannabis is not only illegal, but also extremely dangerous for the driver, passengers and other road users.

The effects of cannabis on driving

The effects of cannabis on driving are varied and can include decreased concentration, slower reflexes, blurred vision and coordination problems. These effects can last for several hours after using cannabis , meaning that even if a driver no longer feels "high", they can still be dangerous on the road.

It is also important to remember that cannabis can interact with other medications or substances, which can amplify its effects and increase the risk of accidents.

For example, the combination of cannabis and alcohol is particularly dangerous and can significantly increase the risk of a road accident.

This is why it is important to have access to reliable drug tests to ensure road safety.

Toda Pharma THC saliva tests are rapid and accurate screening tests for the detection of cannabis and other drugs. They can be used to screen drivers before hitting the road or to test drivers involved in an accident.

Cannabis Toda Pharma saliva tests are easy to use and provide accurate results in just minutes. They are also affordable and can be purchased online from our online store.

In the event of a positive saliva or blood test, after a roadside check, the penalties incurred may range from:

• up to two years' imprisonment and a fine of 4,500 euros;
• up to 5 years of imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros in the event of a bodily accident;
• up to 7 years' imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 euros in the event of a fatal accident (10 years' imprisonment and a fine of 150,000 euros when the driver commits an additional aggravating circumstance: drugs + alcohol or drugs + driving without license).

 

6 points are removed from the driving license. This can also be suspended for a period of up to three years, or even canceled with a ban on requesting a new one for three years.

Additional penalties may be imposed:

• the obligation to complete an awareness course on road safety or the dangers of using narcotics;
• community service sentence;
• penalty of day fine;
• ban on driving certain vehicles, including vehicles without a license, for a period of up to 5 years;
• confiscation of the vehicle.

Road safety is a top priority, and by using Toda Pharma saliva drug tests to detect drug use, we can all help reduce the number of road accidents caused by driving under the influence drugs, including cannabis.

Remember, driving under the influence of drugs is not only illegal, but extremely dangerous for you and others on the road.

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