Open consultation Consultation on proposals to modernise Northern Ireland’s Drug Driving Laws

Summary

The Department for Infrastructure is seeking your views on proposals to modernise Northern Ireland’s Drug Driving Laws

Documents

• Drug Driving Consultation Document Adobe PDF (2 MB)
• Drug Driving Consultation - Response Form Microsoft Word (30 KB)
• Proposals to Modernise Northern Ireland’s Drug Driving Laws - Screening Form Adobe PDF (605 KB)

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Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on proposals to modernise NI's drug driving laws. The main proposal is the introduction of new offences linked to specified drug limits. Under these offences, it would not be necessary for the PSNI to prove impairment where a driver is found to be over the relevant limit for a specified drug. The consultation also seeks views on powers to specify drugs and limits through future regulations, and the introduction of a medical defence for those using relevant medicines legitimately. 

You are invited to access the document and respond online using the link below.

Alternatively, you can complete the Response Form provided and return it to either of the addresses below.