DUID Victim Network
Colorado authorized the use of marijuana tax dollars to temporarily fund a program at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic Toxicology laboratory, enabling them to test all DUI toxicology samples for drugs as well as alcohol. The laboratory issued summary results June 30, 2020 after completing the first year of this program. CBI performs about half of all the DUI lab tests in the state.
For the last year, stoned driving topped drunk driving, something … READ MORE
Noelle Phillips and Elizabeth Hernandez got some things right in their Denver Post article, “State still not sure whether legal pot made roads less safe.” The article was generally well done and reasonably accurate.
Colorado’s DUI law, which has a single definition of DUI irrespective of cause was correctly cited as a prime reason that Colorado is woefully behind in attempting to understand the impact of marijuana on road safety. If you don’t measure something, … READ MORE
The circus was in town (Washington DC) July 31, 2014. The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing entitled, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Operating While Stoned,” chaired by Rep. John Mica, R-Fla., and starring Rep Gerry Connolly, D-Va.
The committee didn’t get the answers they wanted from the capable testifiers, in large part because they asked the wrong questions. Both congressmen persist in the common belief that marijuana is like … READ MORE
Oral fluid testing is in the news:
http://kdvr.com/2014/05/21/breathalyzer-for-thc-targets-drivers-who-are-high-could-save-lives/
It’s important to keep the following things in mind as we learn more about this technology:
The Canadian Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization has promoted two initiatives to the Canadian government, one of which we support, and one of which we do not. The following letter was sent to MADD, explaining our position:
I understand you are promoting availability of oral fluid testing for use at roadside, which I commend. We are doing the same in Colorado, where most of my effort is concentrated. We also hope to use these devices … READ MORE