drug driving
Tackling drug-driving
This Global Fleet Champions factsheet sets out information about measures for addressing drug-driving within fleets.
The factsheet stresses that drivers who are impaired by drugs, whether illegal or prescription, are never fit to be in control of a vehicle.
Any drug-driver presents a serious risk to your fleet’s safety and reputation.
Robust policies and procedures and a good education programme are vital for ensuring your employees are drug-free and safe to be behind the wheel.
It suggests that common physical signs of drug use include:
- Dilated or pinpoint pupils;
- Restlessness;
- Tremors;
- Paranoia;
- Changes in appetite/eating habits;
- A chemical odour on breath or clothes.
Suggested measures are focused around:
- Policy;
- Educate;
- Deter;
- Detect.
To access the full Global Fleet Champions factsheet on drug-driving, click here.
Tackling drug-driving
This Global Fleet Champions factsheet sets out information about measures for addressing drug-driving within fleets.
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