❓ (1) What type of drug and alcohol testing system is used for drivers of Public Transport Authority (PTA) funded services? (2) How long does it take from the time a test is taken to receive a test resu
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(1) What type of drug and alcohol testing system is used for drivers of Public Transport Authority (PTA) funded services?
(2) How long does it take from the time a test is taken to receive a test result?
(3) Are the drug and alcohol tests used different to the tests used by Western Australian Police on Western Australian drivers?
(4) Has the PTA ever considered adopting an instant drug and alcohol testing system?
(5) If yes to (4), what was the outcome?
(2) How long does it take from the time a test is taken to receive a test result?
(3) Are the drug and alcohol tests used different to the tests used by Western Australian Police on Western Australian drivers?
(4) Has the PTA ever considered adopting an instant drug and alcohol testing system?
(5) If yes to (4), what was the outcome?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 April 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
30 days
The Liberal-National Government takes the issue of drugs seriously, unlike the previous Labor Government which allowed people to grow two Marijuana plants per person per household.
The
Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1) A range of testing is performed including breath and urine tests.
(2) Varies from instant to otherwise depending upon type of test performed and location.
(3) Yes
(4 - 5) Accuracy and reliability were questionable.
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The
Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1) A range of testing is performed including breath and urine tests.
(2) Varies from instant to otherwise depending upon type of test performed and location.
(3) Yes
(4 - 5) Accuracy and reliability were questionable.
Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on
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