Did refusing a "on the spot drug test" become a chargable offence the day Ben Cousins got asked?

Question

Did refusing a "on the spot drug test" become a chargable offence the day Ben Cousins got asked?

Answer 1

Yes

Answer 2

when he refused he should have got zapped with a tazar gun

they do it in the USA

i saw it on COPS

Answer 3

Yes what sort of massage is that sending the future players.

Answer 4

yeah probably

Answer 5

Nah. The law has been in force for years.



He was driving a motor vehicle. If police believe he was driving under the influence of alcohol they request a breath test. After the preliminary the driver can opt for a blood test in preference to a breathalyzer test.

If they suspect driver is under influence of drugs they demand a blood test.

If driver refuses either one it carries the same penalty (on conviction) as if he was DUI or driving under influence of drugs.

The same practice would have applied to Tom, d**k or Harry - not just because it was Ben Cousins.

Answer 6

Not sure of the law in WA, but here in the USA, refuse to be tested on site means a trip to the police station for questioning, etc, maybe a night in the cop hotel (jail).

Answer 7

I think even with the charges against drug possession being dropped, he still has to be made accountable regarding the refusal of a drug test.  Wasnt the $50 fine for refusing a drug test?

I think they should take a tougher stance.

Answer 8

The police are not going to use force to gain a breath test. To be a chargeable offence the matter goes to the legal processes to decide.