Road Transport (Alcohol and Drugs) Act 1977
22BFailing to stay for screening test
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22B Failing to stay for screening test (a) a police officer requires the person to undergo— (i) an alcohol screening test under— (A) section 8 (Power to require alcohol screening test if (B) section 9 (Power to require alcohol screening test if (C) section 9A (Power to require alcohol screening test if (D) section 10 (Power to require alcohol screening test for culpable driving––driver and driver trainer); or (ii) a drug screening test under— (A) section 13A (Power to require drug screening test if (B) section 13B (Power to require drug screening test if (C) section 13BA (Power to require drug screening test if (D) section 13C (Power to require drug screening test for culpable driving––driver and driver trainer); and
(b) the person fails to remain at the place where the screening test is to be, or is being, carried out until the test is completed in accordance with the police officer’s directions. Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units. (2) An offence against this section is a strict liability offence.