NSW: Drug Driving On The Rise, NRMA Calls For Tougher Penalties

Drug driving in New South Wales is on the rise, NSW Police figures reveal, and the NRMA is pointing the blame at insufficient penalties for offenders.

A total of 34,280 roadside drug tests were carried out in 2013 with 729 drivers found to be affected by illicit substances.

That figure has jumped to 1160 drivers since January 1 this year, despite police having conducted just 29,500 tests so far during 2014. 

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