Drugs and alcohol among transport drivers: a threat to public safety
In recent weeks, several control operations carried out by law enforcement across France have revealed a worrying reality: bus drivers testing positive for narcotics . This observation raises crucial questions about passenger safety, particularly in school and public transport.
Controls are increasing everywhere in France
A driver tests positive for cocaine in Carpentras: a warning signal
On February 5, a driver from the Trans'CoVe network in Carpentras tested positive for cocaine during a police operation. This check is part of a series of actions carried out after the tragic accident in Châteaudun, where a school bus driver tested positive for cannabis and caused the death of a teenage girl on January 30. Following these events, the Ministry of the Interior ordered increased checks on bus and school bus drivers nationwide.
During this operation in Carpentras, 14 drivers were subjected to a saliva test. The driver concerned was taken into custody and immediately suspended pending the results of additional analyses. The Trans'CoVe company plans to integrate new prevention and training measures to prevent such situations from recurring, but does not currently have any drug screening protocol.
Nationally, nearly 9,000 checks on school bus drivers were carried out in a few days, revealing 49 positive cases (44 for narcotics and 5 for alcohol). These figures highlight the urgency of strengthening preventive checks and the implementation of systematic screening to guarantee passenger safety.
- In Perpignan , a large-scale police operation was carried out early in the morning to check drivers and drivers of transport vehicles. The objective? To check their ability to drive safely. These interventions are part of a series of prevention and repression actions against the risks associated with driving under the influence.
- In Finistère , the police checked school buses to ensure that the drivers did not have traces of alcohol or drugs in their systems. These tests, although reassuring for parents and authorities, demonstrate the need for regular monitoring to prevent such a problem from occurring on the road.
- In Mehun-sur-Yèvre , the school 's drivers were also subjected to drug and alcohol tests. This operation clearly illustrates the public authorities' determination to combat this scourge.
- The alarming case of Carpentras : a bus driver who tested positive for cocaine was arrested by the police while on duty. This event highlights the danger posed by drug use in the public transport sector , where the vigilance and responsibility of drivers are essential.
A real danger for road safety and passengers
These are not isolated incidents: they reflect a worrying reality . The use of narcotics and alcohol by road professionals can have dramatic consequences :
✔️ Reduced reflexes and concentration , increasing the risk of fatal accidents.
✔️ Endangerment of passengers , particularly children transported in school buses.
✔️ Serious legal consequences for drivers and employers in the event of a positive test.
These events raise a central question : why wait for a police check to take action, when proactive prevention in companies could avoid these risky situations?
The solution: preventive and caring screening in the workplace
Rather than waiting for the authorities to intervene, transport companies must take the lead by setting up systematic screening campaigns . At AMA Prévention , we support companies in setting up appropriate and caring screening protocols to ensure the safety of their teams and users . We work every day with the largest transport companies to enable them to guarantee optimal service to their users.
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