What does marijuana legalization mean for stoned driving?
Cannabis is becoming more popular across the US. Four states have legalized recreational marijuana and five more, including California, will vote on the issue next Tuesday. This is good news for many, but there is one big downside: legal pot can be a public safety nightmare.
Several studies have shown that stoned driving can be dangerous. But how can law enforcement test if a driver is stoned and impaired? Traditional blood tests that might work for alcohol don’t work for marijuana. This creates legal quandaries when it comes to determining how much weed is okay for safe driving.
A solution to the problem might come from “marijuana breathalyzers,” handheld devices that can capture THC (marijuana's active component) in the breath. But peer-reviewed, academic research on marijuana remains scarce, and it’s not clear how soon accurate and reliable devices might become available.
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