Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977
18BPermitted use of samples
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18B Permitted use of samples A sample of oral fluid, blood or any other body sample given or taken under this Act may only be used for the following purposes: (a) analysis of the sample in accordance with this Act; (b) research relating to drivers of motor vehicles affected by drugs, but only if identifying information about the person who provided the sample cannot be ascertained from it; (c) a proceeding for an offence of culpable driving; (d) a proceeding for an offence against the Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Act 1999, section 5A (Races, attempts on speed records, speed trials etc) or section 7 (Furious, reckless or dangerous driving).