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In reply to the discussion: How will over-the-limit, DUI driving infractions be determined [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(101,266 posts)31. From my limited experience, I'd say reaction times would be the problem with pot
not coordination, as measured by "touch your nose with your eyes closed/walk a straight line" tests. Something that can measure that (hell, the low tech solution is drop a ruler and get them to catch it) might be an answer.
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But, as with alcohol, just because you can walk a more or less straight line
Surya Gayatri
Dec 2012
#3
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
Yeah, that's a disaster. I knew about it but am across the boarder in Idaho. It almost makes
brewens
Dec 2012
#57
Dude. Getting pulled over kills your buzz! You can pass that field sobriety test no problem!
brewens
Dec 2012
#54
I've wondered the same. Maybe some form of sobriety test for walking, hand/body positions and all
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#2
Pot should be legal everyplace. What I was wondering is how is a fair test administered if
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#88
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
I've come across drivers at night going along slowly, maybe 45 in a 55 zone ...
RKP5637
Dec 2012
#20
For several days or even up to a week. If you've toked up within the last
Surya Gayatri
Dec 2012
#16
Businesses etc. can titrate the tests to allow someone to have smoked over a weekend
RainDog
Dec 2012
#42
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'm not against something like the THC tests because it may be the price we have to pay to
limpyhobbler
Dec 2012
#35
Straight lines and follow the finger are still used on occasion, according to my brother--
Surya Gayatri
Dec 2012
#26
From my limited experience, I'd say reaction times would be the problem with pot
muriel_volestrangler
Dec 2012
#31
No, he doesn't. He sees the results of accidents where marijuana is present and assigns
Egalitarian Thug
Dec 2012
#50
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
LOL! The ol' "slow-drive while stoned" trick. Know it well, but never got stopped, thank heaven!
Surya Gayatri
Dec 2012
#79