The aim of WP4 ROSITA project was to evaluate different equipment to be used by the police for preliminary screening of possible impairment among suspected drugged drivers. Two different criteria had to be evaluated: i) whether the available equipment could reveal recent drug use important for impairment, by comparing results from on-site drug testing with results from blood analyses collected simultaneously, ii) if the equipment was appropriate for use by the police, easy to handle and to interpret positive or negative results. When Norway (i.e. NIFT) was asked to participate in the ROSITA-project, mainly WP4, it was decided that collaboration with possible users of such equipment in the future, e.g. police officers. Thus, it was important to test the equipment under similar conditions as the “goal” for the future. If testing of on-site devices could be performed on real suspected drugged drivers in Norway, preferentially roadside or at the police station, blood samples would always be collected and analytical results available for comparison. Application to ethical committee would be unnecessary, if the police already suspected the selected test persons. (Author/publisher) For more information see http://www.rosita.org/
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