Expert opinions in DUID Cases based on interpretation of observations and toxicology.

Author(s)
Odell, M.S.
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Abstract

New laws were introduced in Victoria Australia in December 2000 to allow assessment of suspected drug impaired drivers (1). The definition of the offence of Drug Impaired Driving includes the requirement for an expert opinion relating the observed clinical signs with the toxicology result. This presentation discusses the experience to date of the expert panel. In most cases there was good correlation between findings and the subsequent toxicology. The greatest difficulties in interpreting the findings were encountered in cases where minimal recorded signs were associated with drugs such as cannabis. Reasons for inconsistencies are discussed. (Author/publisher) For the covering abstract of the conference see ITRD Abstract No. E201067.

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C 27935 (In: C 27890) /83 / ITRD E201112 (also at CD-ROM C 27890/C27945/C28028)
Source

In: Alcohol, drugs and traffic safety : proceedings of the 16th ICADTS International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety T'2002, Montreal, Canada, August 4-9, 2002, Volume 1, p. 305-309, 2 ref.

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