New South Wales police have kept secret the exact concentration of cannabis in a driver's saliva that triggers a positive drug test result, despite ongoing scrutiny. Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison confirmed during a parliamentary committee session that the threshold is set at 50 nanograms per millilitre, though this contradicts both Australian and New Zealand standards, which specify a 15 ng/ml cutoff. The discrepancy has raised concerns among medicinal cannabis users, who report confusion about the testing process. The proposed legal limit of 50 ng/ml is now being considered for inclusion in legislation after passing the lower house. The DrugWipe 3S device used for roadside testing has a stated sensitivity of 5 ng/ml according to its manufacturer, but police have not disclosed the specific settings used in NSW.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information from both government officials and opposition members, highlighting differing perspectives on the drug testing threshold. It does not favor one side but rather outlines the controversy and confusion surrounding the issue. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the





