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New regulations aimed at stopping people driving while on drugs have come into force in England and Wales.
For the first time, motorists face prosecution if they exceed limits set for the presence of eight illegal drugs, including cannabis and cocaine.
Police will be able to use "drugalysers" to screen for cannabis and cocaine at the roadside.
Campaigners said the changes were a "step in the right direction" while the government said they would save lives.
The new rules run alongside the existing law, under which it is an offence to drive when impaired by any drug.
The existing penalties mean drug drivers already face a fine up to £5,000, up to six months in prison and a minimum one-year driving ban.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31683571
For the first time, motorists face prosecution if they exceed limits set for the presence of eight illegal drugs, including cannabis and cocaine.
Police will be able to use "drugalysers" to screen for cannabis and cocaine at the roadside.
Campaigners said the changes were a "step in the right direction" while the government said they would save lives.
The new rules run alongside the existing law, under which it is an offence to drive when impaired by any drug.
The existing penalties mean drug drivers already face a fine up to £5,000, up to six months in prison and a minimum one-year driving ban.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-31683571