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PostSubject: Detaining drivers a human rights' breach: OZschwitz lawyer   Detaining drivers a human rights' breach: OZschwitz lawyer Icon_minitimeSun Feb 16, 2014 11:39 pm

Proposed drink-drive laws that would allow police to detain motorists for 30 minutes invade basic human rights, lawyers say.

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The ACT government says the revamped roadside alcohol and drug testing regime will improve road safety for all road users in the ACT.

But some lawyers are concerned the new rules could erode civil liberties and could cause unnecessary delays for people on urgent business, such as surgeons on their way to hospitals.

The new laws, due to be debated in the ACT Legislative Assembly next week, will give the police the power to detain a driver for up to 30 minutes if breathalyser or drug testing equipment is not available.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/detaining-drivers-a-human-rights-breach-lawyer-20140216-32u80.html#ixzz2tYEFdFrS
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