Roadside drug testing and risky driver behaviour
The risks posed by drug driving are well established in road safety data and research. However, understanding the characteristic differences between drivers/riders testing positive to one or more types of illicit drugs requires further investigation. Using Roadside Drug Testing (RDT) data obtained through the Queensland Police Service (QPS), this study aimed to examine and compare the characteristics of drivers/riders testing positive to THC only with those testing positive to an amphetamine type stimulant (ATS). These cohorts were also compared to a random sample of the general driving/riding population to identify any differences in terms of traffic infringement history and crash involvement. The findings indicate that the ATS drivers/riders are the most likely to engage in risky and illegal driving behaviour. However, THC only drivers/riders are still more likely to engage in these behaviours compared to the average Queensland licensed driver/rider., and how perceived risk might affect travel behaviour, particularly walking and bicycling activity. A range of regulatory, road user behaviour, safety campaigns, design guidance and crash data collection measures were considered to help address parking related safety issues and contribute to better multi-modal outcomes.
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Authors:
- Watson, A
- Le, V
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- Publication Date: 2023-9
Media Info
- Pagination: 526-527
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Behavior; Drivers; Drugged drivers; Drugs; Marijuana; Risk taking
- Geographic Terms: Australia; Queensland
- ATRI Terms: Driver behaviour; Drug driving; Marijuana; Risk taking
- Subject Areas: I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01931062
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB Group Limited
- Files: ITRD, ATRI
- Created Date: Sep 17 2024 2:49PM