Vaud, Switzerland (20 minutes, Fre) - Confirmed cocaine users will risk losing their driver’s licenses in the canton of Vaud whether they are behind the wheel or not at the time of use. Jean-Christophe Sauterel, spokesperson for the Vaud cantonal police, says that consumption of cocaine impairs a person’s ability to drive and merits the suspension of driving privileges. Vaud follows in the footsteps of both Geneva and Valais which have toughened their positions on cocaine use, according to Sauterel in an interview with 20 Minutes.
People found guilty of cocaine use will be forced to undergo several drugs tests for five to six months before their driving privileges will be reinstated, says Luc Chanson, drug squad assistant chief of police. ”The goal is to dissuade people from using cocaine”, says Sauterel.
Ed. note: Swiss Federal Police statistics show that ,562 people were convicted of cocaine use in 2007.
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News story, GenevaLunch, 28 April 2009.
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