70 vehicles stopped by police last weekend as roadside drug testing begins

70 vehicles stopped by police last weekend as roadside drug testing begins

Some 70 vehicles were stopped by police last Sunday in random drug-driving inspections along the coast road in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq.In a statement, police said one driver had tested positive for drugs during the spot checks, while another three drivers involved in collisions had tested positive for drugs on separate days.Last Sunday’s inspections saw 32 contraventions...

Four Drivers Test Positive As Drug Checks Begin On Maltese Roads

Drug testing on drivers has officially started across Malta and Gozo, following recent legal changes. In the first few days of enforcement, three drivers involved in collisions tested positive for drug use, while another driver was caught during routine roadside checks. The additional case was identified during inspections on the Coast Road where 70 vehicles were stopped. During the same operation, authorities issued 32 fines for traffic violati…