Roadside Drug Testing Begins in Wellington, Nationwide Rollout Planned by 2026

First day of roadside drug testing in Wellington gets positive feedback, police say

The testing got underway in Wellington on Monday, and will be rolled out to the rest of the country next year.

Police start roadside drug testing of drivers in Wellington – “a milestone”

News from NZ Police Drivers in Wellington experienced roadside drug driving tests for the first time yesterday afternoon, signalling the start of the rollout with Police now able to detect and deter drug drivers on the roads. For Police to now be in a position to screen drivers for the recent use of drugs is […]

Roadside Drug Testing Begins in Wellington, Nationwide Rollout Planned by 2026

Roadside Drug Testing Begins in Wellington, Nationwide Rollout Planned by 2026 Roadside drug testing has officially begun in the Wellington District, marking a significant step in the Government's efforts to tackle drug-impaired driving and improve road safety across New Zealand. The new saliva-based testing regime is being introduced ahead of a nationwide rollout planned for mid-2026.Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the launch delivers on a…

Roadside drug testing starts today

Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say. “The rollout of roadside drug testing delivers on a key commitment to crack down on dangerous driving that puts innocent New Zealanders at risk,” Mr Bishop says. “The Government committed to introducing saliva-based road…