ONE IN 49 DRIVERS FAILS DRUG TEST

One Motorist in Every 49 Tests Positive to Speed, Cannabis or Ecstasy
While Driving on Queensland Roads, Police Have Revealed.

The Queensland Police Service has nabbed 1000 drivers who tested
positive to illicit drug since drug testing began in December, 2007.

Cannabis was the most common drug followed by MDMA and
ecstasy.

Male drivers were more likely to have drugs in their system than
women, with 868 drug-driving men nabbed.

Most drug drivers were picked up in cars, 145 were driving heavy
vehicles, 37 were on motorcycles and seven were driving boats.

Police nabbed 18 drug drivers more than once.

Police Minister Neil Roberts said roadside drug testing had become an
integral part of combating Queensland's road toll.

"Roadside drug testing operations continue to ensure Queensland roads
are safe from those drivers that consume illicit drugs and choose to
drive," he said.

"Take illicit drugs and drive, prepare to be stopped."