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Jun 12, 2009

Sobriety Tests * USA - NJ bill would expand post-crash

NJ,USA -Land Line Magazine , by Keith Goble-June 11, 2009: -- An effort in the New Jersey statehouse would require sobriety tests for truckers and other drivers in “serious” wrecks, whether or not there’s indication of driving “under the influence.” The additional power the bill would give to law enforcement is of significant concern to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association... New Jersey law now permits a sobriety test to be given only when there is evidence or clear suspicion that a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The bill states that police officers would be required to obtain a breath or blood sample of drivers of vehicles involved in wrecks resulting in death or serious injury to another person... Refusal to abide by the rule could result in fines up to $1,000 and a possible two-year suspension of the offender’s driver’s license – the same penalty for a conviction of refusal in relation to a drunken driving charge... Opponents say it is unconstitutional to force someone to submit to a blood or urine test if there is no probable cause to suspect them of a crime... (Photo from happinessonline.org: Breath test)

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Aug 2, 2008

Driving Theory Test * UK - Changes for bus, coach and lorry drivers 1 August 2008

This theory test upgrade comes in preparation for the introduction of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) which is a qualification aimed at raising the standard of drivers entering the industry

London,UK -Easier -1 August 2008: -- Improving standards for professional drivers and increasing road safety measures mean that bus, coach and lorry drivers will have some additional theory test questions from August 4. From August 4 drivers will be tested on 100 questions and need to correctly answer 85 of the100 to pass the multiple choice part of the test. Currently drivers get 60 questions and need to score 51 out of 60 to pass. The number of hazard perception clips will also increase from 14 to 19 and the pass mark will increase from 50 out of 75, to 67 out of 100. The other theory test change, which is being made at the request of the industry, is to split the test into two parts... This theory test upgrade comes in preparation for the introduction of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) which is a qualification aimed at raising the standard of drivers entering the industry. Driver CPC will be implemented on September 10 for the bus and coach industry, and September 10 next year for the lorry industry...

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