Something to see here: ACT Police referrals for impaired driving due to medical conditions
This study demonstrates that ACT Police detection of medically impaired drivers, police triage and referral to the FTDMC is effective. We believe that ACT Police referrals to the FTDMC should result in immediate suspension of a driver's licence prior to review by a medical practitioner experienced in fitness to drive assessments. The ACT Police process must include review by the Sergeant of the Major Collision Team and be supported by appropriate legislation.
Authors
- Vanita Parekh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5274-4915)
- Janine McMinn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5402-5946)
- Anna Brkic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3966-6005)
- Corey Heldon
- Ash Laidler
Institutions
- Australian Federal Police (AU)
- Australian National University (AU)
- Australian Government (AU)
- Canberra Hospital (AU)
- Services Australia (AU)
- Act Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
- Published
- 2024-12-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2024.102797
- Primary Topic
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Transport Canberra and City Services