The methods law enforcement officers have to test for driver impairment have changed with the increasing number of people driving high from something other than alcohol.
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Ross County Sheriff George Lavender says the breathalyzer doesn't work on anything other than alcohol. He says that makes testing more challenging, but not impossible.
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A urine test can be taken at the law complex, but blood test for drugs need to be done at the hospital.
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A motorist driver's license can be revoked for refusing to submit to drug testing on a suspected driver impairment, which is easy for officers to identify - but must be followed up by testing.
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Law enforcement officials are urging motorists never to drive impaired, with that being a frequent citation issued over the year-end holidays.
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Listen to our interview with Ross County Sheriff George Lavender and Chief Deputy T.J. Hollis in our podcast link below....