Scientists say they’ve identified an alternative way to test for recent marijuana use that’s significantly more accurate than standard THC blood tests that sometimes misrepresent a person’s potential impairment depending on frequently they use cannabis. And they’re actively working to build on that research with an expanded study. The initial study, which was funded in […]
Regular users don’t have their driving significantly impaired. The same goes for alcoholics. Someone can be over the legal limit for a DUI and not even feel buzzed if they’re heavy drinkers. That’s one area that I think needs to be explored and considered for these types of laws.
Wow, am I misunderstanding the bit about impairment in regular users vs non-daily?
Regular users don’t have their driving significantly impaired. The same goes for alcoholics. Someone can be over the legal limit for a DUI and not even feel buzzed if they’re heavy drinkers. That’s one area that I think needs to be explored and considered for these types of laws.
This just gives scope to give dangerous drivers an out.
It also makes people that abuse drugs and alcohol more dangerous, if they believe they can get away with driving under the influence.