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Australia: First conviction for drug-driving test

Courier Mail

Tuesday 20 Mar 2007

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THE first random roadside drug testing unit to operate in NSW has
recorded its first conviction.

The state's only roadside drug testing unit was established seven months
ago, with a Winnebago van equipped to carry out tests for drug-drivers
while carrying out random patrols throughout the state.

A 26-year-old Sydney man was today convicted of driving under the
influence of cannabis after being tested by the unit near Mount White,
north of Sydney, earlier this year.

Gosford Local Court was told that Matthew McMillan, of Glenwood, had
failed a saliva test after being pulled over on the F3 freeway while
travelling north at about 9.40am (AEDT) on January 22.

McMillan was found guilty of driving with illicit drugs present in his
system and fined $500.

Magistrate Gary Cocks also disqualified McMillan from driving for 12 months.

NSW Police Force said it was the first time a conviction had been
recorded for a person caught by the roadside drug testing unit since it
was introduced in September 2006.

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