Articles and press releases from ALCO-Safe

Can You Get Arrested for Driving High on Cannabis?

Published: 17/09/2025    |    Views: 331
Many SA drivers think cannabis use before driving is legal. Breathalysers can’t detect drugs, but new saliva tests could improve detection and road safety.

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Calls grow for roadside saliva tests as drugged driving rises

Published: 17/09/2025    |    Views: 299
SA drivers think cannabis use makes them safe from DUI checks, but breathalysers miss drugs. Experts urge mobile saliva tests and law changes to fix this gap.

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Roadside drug test tech faces legal hurdles

Published: 06/08/2025    |    Views: 646
Seeing no drug tests at roadblocks, individuals may believe they can drive while impaired by drugs without penalty.

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Doping and driving: South Africa’s hidden risk

Published: 06/08/2025    |    Views: 558
There’s a dangerous misconception that drug use can’t be detected at roadblocks, and unfortunately, that’s often true.

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Tackling substance abuse in the workplace

Published: 11/06/2025    |    Views: 927
Your policy should reflect that you're testing for current impairment, not lifestyle choices.

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