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Road Safety: Our THC and Multi-Drug Saliva Tests Can Help Prevent the Risks of Positive Results



Road Safety is launching an awareness campaign on the serious consequences of drug use while driving, a major factor in accidents on French roads. The figures are alarming: according to official statistics, one in five fatal accidents in 2022 was caused by a driver under the influence of drugs. This reality is particularly concerning among young drivers, as in 58% of cases, the drivers involved were between 18 and 24 years old.

To highlight the urgency of the situation, the director of Road Safety, Florence Guillaume, visited Fleury-Mérogis to attend a roadside check. Law enforcement has stepped up drug testing, with 764,331 screenings conducted in 2022, an increase compared to previous years. This upward trend is expected to continue in 2023, according to Florence Guillaume, who emphasizes the importance of education alongside these checks to raise driver awareness.

In response to this growing concern, stricter measures are being considered. In July, Élisabeth Borne announced the intention to strengthen penalties and make license suspension mandatory in cases of driving under the influence of drugs. Although this intention remains, it requires legislative support, which involves preparatory work for implementing these measures.

In this context, Toda Pharma Drugdiag Saliva THC and Multidrug saliva tests play a crucial role in preventing the risks of positive controls. Available for purchase on our online store, these saliva tests allow everyone to check their own status and avoid the dangers associated with driving under the influence of drugs.

In 2022, 3,260 people lost their lives on French roads. Faced with this worrying reality, the Road Safety awareness campaign aims to remind everyone of their individual responsibility not to drive under the influence of drugs, for the safety of all road users.

 


💡 Practical information on drug testing

During a roadside check, the gendarmerie saliva test is commonly used to detect the presence of drugs. Many wonder about the duration of positivity for the gendarmerie saliva drug test: it depends on metabolism, but THC remains detectable for several hours to a few days. The gendarmerie THC saliva test (or THC saliva test gendarmerie) specifically targets recent cannabis use.

For prevention at home or in the workplace, performing a THC saliva test (also called THC saliva screening) is an excellent step. If you are looking to equip yourself, you might wonder where to buy an equivalent gendarmerie saliva test? Although it can sometimes be difficult to find a THC saliva test in pharmacies, you can order our professional devices directly online.

🚨 Road Safety Reminder

Driving under the influence of drugs is severely punished by law. Anticipate with reliable self-testing before getting behind the wheel.

B-SAFE Scientific Validation

The B-SAFE project, a drug detector pen for drinks, is validated and supported by Professor Jean-Claude Alvarez, toxicologist, professor of pharmacology-toxicology, and director of the toxicology laboratory at CHU Raymond-Poincaré/AP-HP in Garches.

A leading authority in toxicology, he is associated with reference work conducted in France on psychoactive substances and chemical submission, in a national ecosystem also brought into public debate by voices such as Sandrine Josso and Caroline Darian.

This validation strengthens B-SAFE’s technological positioning and the accuracy of its detection for preventing drugs in drinks. Discover the B-SAFE product sheet.

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