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In reply to the discussion: With Pot Legal, Police Worry About Road Safety [View all]hlthe2b
(101,534 posts)10. They will stop to test all drivers pulled to the side of the road, chomping down cheetoes
Seriously, I'd really like to see some evidence that this is a problem. While it has been many years for me, I can honestly say I don't recall my college acquaintances and "tokers" ever getting up to drive anywhere...at least not for hours. Is this now a problem? And if, as I'd imagine, these are drivers who slow down, are they inherently unsafe and demonstrably impaired? Perhaps, but where is the evidence?
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LOL! Look for the ones going about 2 mph thru the fast food lanes, or parked at 7-11....
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#64
let me get this straight your claiming that if one smokes a joint and tests positive a month later
azurnoir
Nov 2012
#22
The majority of vehicular accidents have nothing to do with being under the influence
argiel1234
Nov 2012
#53
They will stop to test all drivers pulled to the side of the road, chomping down cheetoes
hlthe2b
Nov 2012
#10
This 35 year toker thinks yer funny with all your bluster and bravado...
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2012
#59
I had the same thought. I doubt that legalization is going to result in a significant increase...
slackmaster
Nov 2012
#25
LOL!...isn't that the truth. My friends drive so damn slow I have to "edge them on"
BlueJazz
Nov 2012
#54
I am more worried those that want to Secede in Texas driving 85 legally with a gun in the car
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#27
Easy, the same way you treat drunks or those under the influence of meds
nadinbrzezinski
Nov 2012
#40
I don't have the stamina to bother driving when I'm high. It's what delivery is for. n/t
Pryderi
Nov 2012
#48