A bill that would allow police to test a driver’s saliva for marijuana is being considered by Vermont lawmakers as the state prepares to legalize the drug.
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CDOT Launches Campaign to Combat Cannabis-Impaired Driving
In an effort to combat cannabis-impaired driving, the Colorado Department of Transportation has launched a new prevention campaign that invites state residents to share their opinions and habits on driving with cannabis.
Canadian Cannabis Research Banks $1.4M in Funding From Government
With the Great White North preparing to become the first G7 nation to launch recreational legalization, the federal government wants to inform its journey into uncharted territory by providing $1.4 million in funding to Canadian cannabis research projects.
Government of Canada Invests in New Cannabis Research
TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2018 /Weed Wire/ – The impact of non-medical cannabis use in Canada has been the subject of much speculation and debate. There are still many uncertainties related to the health, social, and economic implications of cannabis legalization and regulation. A solid evidence base is needed for the ongoing development of the most effective policies, practices, and programs relating to the use of cannabis and its derivatives.
California Drugged Driving PSA Nixed Over Concerns It Encouraged Cannabis Use
Cannabis may be legal in California, but that doesn’t mean that reefer madness has gone away. According to a report by FOX40, the California Department of Traffic Safety has pulled an anti-drugged-driving PSA over concerns that it encouraged cannabis use.
Many Cannabis Users Aren’t Convinced Marijuana Causes Impaired Driving
A new Health Canada survey shows that Canadian cannabis users are hazy on the risks of driving while under the influence of the drug.
Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Pot Use While Driving or Riding in Cars
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Smoking or consuming marijuana in any form while driving or riding in vehicles will be specifically prohibited by law in California come January 1 under a bill by Senator Jerry Hill that Governor Brown signed Monday.
Delaware Task Force Digs Into the Details of Legalizing Pot
From stoned driving to the taxation of marijuana, Delaware would face multiple vexing challenges if lawmakers ever legalize recreational cannabis use, and a state task force is getting ready to dig into those issues.
Federal Marijuana Impairment Report Finds DUI Tests Ineffective for THC
A federal marijuana impairment report has cast a shadow of doubt over the THC testing methods and regulations used by law enforcement officers in America, citing the inability to detect THC impairment from biological test samples and the worthlessness of establishing a “per se” limit to designate THC impairment.
Vermont Governor Convening a Blue Ribbon Panel on Legalization
On Aug. 7, 2017, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announced that he would soon convene a blue ribbon panel to study the effects of legalizing recreational marijuana.
Marijuana and Driving: How Cops Catch High Drivers
There’s no breathalyzer for marijuana, so catching high drivers is the job of Drug Recognition Evaluators. See how it’s done in Canada.
The Challenges of Enforcing Maine’s Marijuana Laws
Local law enforcement say there are still many questions to be answered about how to enforce the new legal marijuana law, especially when it comes to driving under the influence.
Will Marijuana Laws Impact Massachusetts Drivers in Other States?
Recreational marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, but drivers are worried their license plate could create problems.
California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Marijuana Use While Driving
On Dec. 29, 2016, California State Sen. Jerry Hill and Assemblymember Evan Low announced the introduction of Senate Bill 65 to ban marijuana use while driving.
Senator Hill & Assemblymember Low Introduce Bill to Outlaw Smoking Pot While Driving
State Senator Jerry Hill and Assemblymember Evan Low introduced Senate Bill 65 today to outlaw smoking marijuana while driving. The legislation, prompted by Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, closes a loophole in Proposition 64.
AZ Court: Medical MJ Patients Cannot be Convicted of DUI
What that means is each and every case where prosecutors charge a medical marijuana user with breaking the law requires expert testimony to show that particular individual was impaired at that particular level of THC.
Medical Marijuana Laws Linked to Lower Traffic Fatalities
A new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that states that pass medical marijuana laws see an average 11 percent decrease in traffic fatalities.
Stanford Researchers Develop Roadside THC Detecting Device
On Sept. 8, 2016, researchers at Stanford announced that they have developed a device that they believe can quickly measure marijuana intoxication in drivers.
Michigan House Votes to Study Legal Limits for Drugged Driving
On April 26, 2016, the Michigan House of Representatives voted 107-1 to approve a measure that would create a legislative commission aimed at setting a legal limit for drivers under the influence of marijuana.
Maine State Senate Approves Drugged Driving Bill
On March 30, 2016, the Maine state Senate voted 19-14 to approve Legislative Document 1628, a bill that would set a blood-THC limit for drivers.
Do Marijuana Goggles Blur the Line Between Truth and Fear?
As marijuana legalization sweeps the nation, companies are trying to keep up with the times by updating the classic beer goggles to simulate marijuana intoxication.
Study Finds Driving on Marijuana Less Dangerous Than Alcohol
One of the challenges facing lawmakers in states with legal marijuana, medicinal or recreational, is the question of drugged driving.
THC and Taking the Wheel
With the legalization of recreational marijuana, driving while impaired quickly became an overwhelming concern for entire states, not just the users of marijuana.
Marijuana May Not Lead to Increased Driving Risks
Drunk driving is down and drugged driving is up—that has been the pervasive narrative in the media for the last several days as a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms that conclusion.
Investors Hedging Bets with Marijuana Breathalyzer?
Here’s an angle on the marijuana business boom even anti-marijuana investors can get behind: marijuana breathalyzers.
Marijuana on the Roads: What’s the Story?
In coming articles, Marijuana Investor News will examine the impact legalized marijuana has made on highway safety. We’ll go in depth and answer the burning questions our readers have asked.
Survey: 84% of Americans Say Driving After Drinking Worse Than Driving After Toking
Americans believe it’s worse to drive after drinking than after smoking marijuana, according to a new survey.