Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977
22ARefusing to provide oral fluid sample
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22A Refusing to provide oral fluid sample (1) This section applies to a person who— or (b) has, in accordance with this Act, been required to provide a sample of oral fluid for analysis. (2) The person commits an offence if— (a) the person refuses to provide a sample of oral fluid for analysis; or (b) the person fails to provide a sample of oral fluid in accordance with reasonable directions of a police officer. (4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (2) (b) if the defendant proves that the failure was based on medical grounds or on another reasonable excuse. s (4) (see Criminal Code, s 59).