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
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
We submitted the following letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland today, copying the White House.
This was part of a nationwide effort on the part of many activists encouraging the Federal Government to take action against the out-of-control commercialization of marijuana in Colorado and elsewhere. Our letter was specifically tailored to deal with drugged driving
As a representative of victims of drugged driving, I respectfully request that you impose a moratorium on opening … READ MORE
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has a mission of reducing substance use disorder. Occasionally ONDCP has made common sense suggestions to deal with drugged driving. It seems now that “woke” political views are diverting its attention away from what it should be doing.
July 8, 2021 the ONDCP requested public comments on “Application of Equity in U.S. National Drug Control Policy.” ONDCP seeks public input on how their actions or inactions … READ MORE