Dry Law: drug detector identifies medicines? Understand how the test works
Drug detector identifies drugs in saliva and may be used in Dry Law. See how it works and what happens to those who take medication.
TL;DR
- A new device called a 'drug detector' will be used to identify drivers under the influence of psychoactive substances.
- The drug detector uses a saliva sample to test for the presence of specific drugs.
- This technology has been included in traffic enforcement rules by Contran Resolution 1.031/2026.
- The device requires certification and new operational procedures before widespread use.
- The intention is not to punish individuals using prescribed medications but to identify impaired driving.
- The drug detector tests for a panel of 12 specific substances, not all existing drugs or medications.
- The certification process will consider parameters to differentiate regular medication use from impaired driving.
- The drug detector does not replace the breathalyzer for alcohol detection.
- Refusal to undergo the test can result in fines and license suspension.
- The practical implementation depends on equipment certification and the establishment of enforcement procedures.