DUID Victim Network
THC (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that causes driving impairment. Legislators have long sought a per se level of THC in a driver’s blood that is equivalent to alcohol per se levels, .08 BAC in the United States and .05 BAC in most other countries.
“The Futile Search for the “Right THC per se Level” describes why there is no scientifically valid THC per se level. It is not because we … READ MORE
Colorado’s 2021 report “Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol” was released, covering arrests occurring in 2019. The report was delayed, hoping to capture more judicial activity on those arrests, activity that was delayed by COVID 19. It was worth the wait. This is the best report yet. Here are some highlights:
2021 report “Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol”
DUI is not just about alcohol, and DUID is not just … READ MORE
It’s not often that we laud the efforts of politicians but the courage of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker deserves notice. He is the sponsor of Bill H.4255 filed Nov 10, 2021, the Trooper Thomas Clardy law.
While conducting a traffic stop, Trooper Clardy was killed by a driver who subsequently tested positive for marijuana’s THC.
The bill implements recommendations of a special commission established in Massachusetts on “Operating under the Influence and Impaired Driving.”
Included … READ MORE
We were successful getting the state of Colorado to amend its Driver Education Handbook to educate new teen drivers about the dangers of drugged driving. Not just marijuana-impaired driving, but driving under the influence of any number of drugs or their combinations. We expect the revised manual to be published early next year. It will be available on the CDOT website.
Learning of this success, Sally Schindel asked if the same could be done in … READ MORE
Introduction
Proponents of marijuana[1] legalization tout the drug’s safety and emphasize some of its medicinal properties. They have been successful in achieving legalization of marijuana in many jurisdictions, for medical and/or recreational use. Widespread use has enabled scientists to better understand two long-recognized safety concerns of the drug:
We are bombarded daily with information, some of which is misleading, … READ MORE