Traffic Regulation Ordinance (Cap. 65)
Traffic Regulation Ordinance (Cap. 65), article 15CD
15CD. For the purposes of articles 15BA, 15CA and 15CB the
permissible level of tetrahydrocannabinol in the blood shall be of
two (2) microgrammes per litre of blood for persons driving
vehicles, except for commercial vehicles, buses, coaches, other
vehicles carrying passengers for a fee and any M2 or M3 motor
vehicle. In those cases where a person only tests positive to
tetrahydrocannabinol, such person shall be subject to the applicable
punishment prescribed in article 15H:
Provided that if a person who is not driving commercial
vehicles, buses, coaches, other vehicles carrying passengers for a
fee and any M2 or M3 motor vehicles tests positive to
tetrahydrocannabinol, he may be required to submit to further
testing, including blood tests. If the level of tetrahydrocannabinol
exceeds the amount prescribed, such person shall be subject to the
applicable punishment prescribed in article 15H:
Provided further that if a person tests positive to other drug
substances or alcohol besides tetrahydrocannabinol, he shall be
subject to the applicable punishment prescribed in article 15H.
Powers of arrest.
Added by:
VI. 1998.3.
Amended by:
II.2026.9.
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