ARTICLE · 06 FEBRUARY 2023

The role of Mobile Drug Testing (MDT)

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Mobile drug testing (MDT) is a method used to detect drugs at a traffic stop or at a random breath testing (RBT) site.

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What is Mobile Drug Testing?

Mobile drug testing (MDT) is a method used by law enforcement to detect the presence of drugs in a person's system during a traffic stop or at a random breath testing (RBT) site.

How does an MDT work?

Mobile Drug Testing (MDT)

During a traffic stop or at a random breath testing (RBT) site, police will ask a driver to provide a saliva sample or blow into a breathalyser-like device. That device will analyse the sample for the presence of drugs.

The device will analyse the sample and give a result within a few minutes.

The test typically screens for the presence of several drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and amphetamines. Some devices can also detect opiates, PCP, and benzodiazepines.

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