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The government is planning trials of equipment which would test drivers under the influence of drugs. The move could lead to a roll-out of the technology across police forces within two years. Manufacturers are to be given specifications for the devices by the end of September. It follows publication of a review into the problem of drug driving, which concluded that major changes were needed. At the moment police first need a doctor to decide whether the suspect has a “condition which might be due to a drug,” and then for a blood test to be carried out. Getting a doctor to the police station and the examination itself both take time – and could mean the drugs have left the suspect's system before the blood sample is taken. The government now says it will give manufacturers specifications for new testing equipment by the end of September. The resultant products are set to be trialled in police stations within a year and then rolled out to forces within two years. Road Safety Minister, Mike Penning said: “It is vital that the police have the tools they need to tackle those who drive while impaired by drugs. more at link… This is the creeping tyranny they're going to piggyback with their legalization of marijuana, even though weed is the least worry when driving, its the prescription pills and alcohol, which are both legal already. Since marijuana stays in your system for 30 days, you can get arrested tomorrow for the joint you smoked yesterday. Watch American Drug War and How Weed Won the West on my page: www.current.com/groups/conspiracy-films added by: rodstradamus