Insurance lobby urges authorities to equip police for roadside drug tests

This appeal followed a meeting between the IAM and the Police Commissioner, alongside senior police officials, to discuss drug-driving and road safety

The Insurance Association Malta (IAM) has urged authorities to speed up the implementation of legal reforms and provide the police with the tools and training needed to carry out roadside drug testing effectively. 

This appeal followed a meeting between the IAM and the Police Commissioner, alongside senior police officials, to discuss drug-driving and road safety. 

In a statement by the IAM, the association said that both parties are committed to maintaining an open dialogue and exploring opportunities for collaboration to enhance traffic enforcement and public safety.

Central to the discussions was the importance of consistent and visible enforcement of road traffic regulations. The IAM highlighted that visible enforcement not only increases compliance among....

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As reported in Malta Today by Matthew Farrugia on 27 January 2025