Detecting Drug Abuse and Misuse in Road Traffic

Abstract

Every road user understands what driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol means. Equally, many of those who use psychoactive substances and who are drivers know what driving under the influence of psychoactive substances implies. A small number of drivers across all categories who daily use drugs based on prescribed medication know what drug abuse means in traffic. The danger of drug misuse while driving is significantly higher when there is a traffic accident due to driving under the influence of drugs. In this paper, we have pointed out the importance of investigating a road traffic accident, primarily from the criminal aspect, when one of the parties involved in a traffic accident has driven a vehicle under the influence of drugs. The regulations from the Law on Traffic Safety from the Republic of Serbia can be of use to the officials of the police and judiciary of the Republic of Srpska, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina. These regulations are very relevant for each local community or its relevant authorities.