Jaidyn’s Law bid aims to force tougher drug testing after teen’s death in collision

Jaidyn's Law could see mandatory drug tests following road traffic collisions - County Down Spectator

By Julie Waters THE first steps are being taken towards the introduction of ‘Jaidyn’s Law’ a proposed change in legislation that would make drug testing mandatory following serious road traffic collisions. The campaign follows the death of 16 year-old Jaidyn Rice who was a pedestrian when she was knocked down on the outskirts of Bangor in July last year. North Down MLA Stephen Dunne, together with North Antrim Assemblyman Paul Frew, chair of St…

Jaidyn’s Law bid aims to force tougher drug testing after teen’s death in collision

16-year-old Jaidyn Rice was tragically killed in a road traffic collision in Bangor, Co Down on the evening of Tuesday 8th July 2025. The family of 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice are backing a push to change Northern Ireland’s road traffic laws after the teenager was killed in a collision that has left loved ones campaigning for tougher drug testing powers. Proposed amendments to the Justice Bill — being described as “Jaidyn’s Law” — would bring drug t…