Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
6. What is being done right now?
Thu Dec 13, 2012, 07:25 PM
Dec 2012

Will making pot legal really put more pot smokers on the road? Do we know how pot effects driving?

True story, I knew a lady that claimed she couldn't drive without taking a hit on a joint. She said she was too nervous to drive otherwise. I have a hard time believing her claim. But, I did she her toke and drive several times. As far as I know she never got into an accident.

Roadside sobriety tests, I presume, just like they have now arcane1 Dec 2012 #1
But, as with alcohol, just because you can walk a more or less straight line Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #3
If someone can walk a line and pass a field sobriety test, morningfog Dec 2012 #46
But, they would likely have done something showing impaired judgment Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #48
An experienced cop can find a reason to pull anyone over after following them morningfog Dec 2012 #51
Agree about some elderly drivers--a menace to themselves and everybody else. Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #56
I've been wondering how they would measure how much under the influence with pot ... RKP5637 Dec 2012 #5
in WA it changed- for the worse green for victory Dec 2012 #11
Very informative, green for victory. Thanks for taking the time to Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #22
.05 nanograms or greater of THC in the blood stream green for victory Dec 2012 #66
Wow! Who knew that those referendum votes in WA and CO Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #70
marijuana kasper2 Dec 2017 #94
Yeah, that's a disaster. I knew about it but am across the boarder in Idaho. It almost makes brewens Dec 2012 #57
I think you've nailed it green for victory Dec 2012 #67
The guy in this video is outraged too: JaneyVee Dec 2012 #40
Dude. Getting pulled over kills your buzz! You can pass that field sobriety test no problem! brewens Dec 2012 #54
Indeed it does! arcane1 Dec 2012 #60
I've wondered the same. Maybe some form of sobriety test for walking, hand/body positions and all RKP5637 Dec 2012 #2
That's precisely my brother's medical POV... Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #4
Yep, and it's an excellent question!!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #7
But it already is illegal Spike89 Dec 2012 #86
Pot should be legal everyplace. What I was wondering is how is a fair test administered if RKP5637 Dec 2012 #88
They've been doing it for decades Spike89 Dec 2012 #92
Thanks! Good analysis! RKP5637 Dec 2012 #93
What is being done right now? Kalidurga Dec 2012 #6
According to my brother, a driver suspected of DUI for drugs is Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #8
I went to school with a guy that claimed the same for alcohol. He said if he had had a few RKP5637 Dec 2012 #9
One of the things I was told to look for as far as drunk drivers was... Kalidurga Dec 2012 #10
Know that "slow-drive" routine well from my younger, Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #13
I've come across drivers at night going along slowly, maybe 45 in a 55 zone ... RKP5637 Dec 2012 #20
The French anti-drunk driving movement Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #25
+1, n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #28
A guy I know says- digonswine Dec 2012 #12
Haven't toked up for many a long year, so it's hard to remember Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #15
So I am told- digonswine Dec 2012 #18
Agree--better a pothead than a drunk, any time! Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #36
acccording to recent tests, 2 to 3 hours per "high" RainDog Dec 2012 #41
Hey, Rain Dog, thanks for all of this pertinent information. Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #47
here are some links RainDog Dec 2012 #49
Excellent documentary evidence, RainDog. Thanks for taking the trouble Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #52
No problem at all RainDog Dec 2012 #55
I'm such an "habitué" of GD that I didn't even know there Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #58
How long does THC stay in the system? blueamy66 Dec 2012 #14
For several days or even up to a week. If you've toked up within the last Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #16
Of course, those tests look for it being present *at all* Posteritatis Dec 2012 #24
For drugs testing in schools, prisons, etc., yes. Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #30
Businesses etc. can titrate the tests to allow someone to have smoked over a weekend RainDog Dec 2012 #42
Good point about being non-THC impaired at work. As a doctor, Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #45
It was the same issue before legalization RainDog Dec 2012 #65
like I said up-thread, better a pothead than a drunk anytime! Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #71
Businesses are starting to use their antidrug policies as a marketing tool jmowreader Dec 2012 #85
These are going to be interesting times RainDog Dec 2012 #89
THC stays in the system for an avg. of 2 hours RainDog Dec 2012 #53
Driving under influence of marijuana is already illegal so just enforce it the same way it is limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #17
But, as I explained up-thread, some people appear "sober" during roadside Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #19
I don't see any connection to the legalization issue. limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #27
That's just what I'm wondering, limpy... Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #32
I'm not against something like the THC tests because it may be the price we have to pay to limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #35
Thanks for the informative link, limpy. I think Mr. Rees may Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #38
Gee, we better make alcohol illegal because of these problems tabasco Dec 2012 #21
Well, just half a gram over the legal limit can get you Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #29
Don't think it will be that tricky. Sobriety tests? DirkGently Dec 2012 #23
Straight lines and follow the finger are still used on occasion, according to my brother-- Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #26
No one has to take a sobriety test. former9thward Dec 2012 #33
I think the penalty here is a suspended license. DirkGently Dec 2012 #61
From my limited experience, I'd say reaction times would be the problem with pot muriel_volestrangler Dec 2012 #31
Good points, muriel--just get them to catch the ball. Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #34
TTTD RegieRocker Dec 2012 #37
But, what about toking up at the wheel? As fas as I Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #43
Open container laws were not RegieRocker Dec 2012 #90
True enough...you see it on the road everyday. Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #91
sobriety tests Skittles Dec 2012 #39
True enough--I expect the DMVs in WA and CO are Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #44
your ability to resist a cheeto, for example Skittles Dec 2012 #64
Bwaaahaaaaa! Or maybe having an inordinate number of munchy bags Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #72
No, he doesn't. He sees the results of accidents where marijuana is present and assigns Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #50
Believe me, that was part of my counter argument. Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #59
I don't think I would. If we are to assume that the surgeon is well experienced, I'd rather have him Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #63
My bro is an ER doc and deals with "mutiple trauma Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #73
Traffic fatalities down 12% 2010 compared to 2009 in California. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #62
Excellent trend. But, of course, my RW MD brother in CA would Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #74
He can say whatever he wants, what he can't do is claim that Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #77
Medical MJ, immigration, "anchor babies", welfare cheats--he's got Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #80
How Pot Metabolizes jmowreader Dec 2012 #68
Bwaaahaaaaa! Love the mental picture! Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #75
You know, Le Few, I've been thinking... jmowreader Dec 2012 #87
A limit will require... AgainsttheCrown Dec 2012 #69
Hey, AgainsttheCrown, thanks for checking in! I was hoping Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #76
I found the backstory on .08 AgainsttheCrown Dec 2012 #82
Really interesting link, AtC. Thanks for finding and posting... Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #84
How have the infractions been determined up to now? JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 2012 #78
LOL! The ol' "slow-drive while stoned" trick. Know it well, but never got stopped, thank heaven! Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #79
The current test is for THC only, not metabolites eridani Dec 2012 #81
Thanks for your take on this, eridani. You made some pertinent points... Surya Gayatri Dec 2012 #83
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»How will over-the-limit, ...»Reply #6