"And in the four states where marijuana has been legalized for recreational use, there's a growing concern that loaded drivers running to 7-11 for another pint of Americone Dream is becoming an issue."

Why is this a problem unless there is data that shows increased accidents also?

"And in the four states where marijuana has been legalized for recreational use, there's a growing concern that loaded drivers running to 7-11 for another pint of Americone Dream is becoming an issue."

Why is this a problem unless there is data that shows increased accidents also?

I'm pretty sure there are multiple studies suggesting, if not outright declaring, that weed is less dangerous to drive under the influence of than alcohol.

Score one for Team Weed.

"And in the four states where marijuana has been legalized for recreational use, there's a growing concern that loaded drivers running to 7-11 for another pint of Americone Dream is becoming an issue."

Why is this a problem unless there is data that shows increased accidents also?

Ion-mobility spectrometry - isn't that pretty close to your area?

I would bet that somebody is going to make a fuckload of money developing a method to fool this detector.

Also, why are they trying to make weed zero tolerance but allow you to be somewhat drunk when driving? I'm pretty sure there are multiple studies suggesting, if not outright declaring, that weed is less dangerous to drive under the influence of than alcohol.

If someone is going way over the speed limit or driving recklessly and they are also high then they are probably getting in bigger trouble. I would hope that more evidence of impairment would be required than just this breathalyzer..

of course there will be more evidence required
a blood test
so you'll be arrested based on a 'presence' , dragged to the station, given a blood test, forced to hire a lawyer, go to court, etc.
you know, innocent until proven guilty

of course there will be more evidence required
a blood test
so you'll be arrested based on a 'presence' , dragged to the station, given a blood test, forced to hire a lawyer, go to court, etc.
you know, innocent until proven guilty

I meant like a failed sobriety test or dash cam footage of erratic behavior. Something that shows not only did you have it in your system but that you were impaired.

so, something subjective and based on the cops opinion

What is your solution?

i don't really think this is a problem that requires a solution

So driving while high isn't a problem?

So driving while high isn't a problem?

Rick, sometimes it sounds like you're not familiar with the effects of weed. It's way easier to hide than being you're implying(or I'm inferring?). If I hung out with you 10 times and 5 of those times I got high directly beforehand, I'm almost certain you wouldn't be able to tell me which 5 times it was. You'd have to be really fucking high to involuntarily act like it in front of a police officer.

you can pass a field sobriety test then I'd say you should be sent on your way.

i don't think it is, no
do you have some statistics to show me how many fatal injuries have been caused by someone DUI/weed ?

Well, if you aren't driving erratically, and you can pass a field sobriety test then I'd say you should be sent on your way.

I'd agree with you. My fear is that since they actually have policies in place to not hire smart people to be cops, the average cop is not going to agree with us on this.

if you're going to continue to reference field sobriety tests you should at least acknowledge how ridiculous they are .....many of the ones in place now that are used for DUI are difficult to pass even while stone cold sober . there is very little scientific evidence to support their accuracy. they are pretty much only in place as a way to bolster an officer's evidence. i would LOVE to know the amount of people that "pass" a roadside sobriety test vs. the people that are subsequently arrested

There are plenty of them, but as we see with everything, people start shouting "You can get high two weeks earlier and test positive!"

my personal feeling is that by the time an officer has asked you to perform a sobriety test, he or she has already decided to arrest you