The device can distinguish between recent use of marijuana and residual THC, which lingers in the body for about 30 days after use.
Tag: Drugged Driving
Colorado Still Struggling With Marijuana Field Sobriety Tests
Traffic fatalities involving drivers with marijuana in their system have risen as proper impairment testing continues to be an issue in the state.
San Diego Considers Cannabis Cafes
Opponents of the idea cite drugged driving as a reason not to open the cafes.
Marijuana-Involved Traffic Death Report Shows Mixed Results For Colorado
The number of fatal crashes in which the driver tested positive for cannabinoids rose from 75 in 2014 to 139 in 2017. A new report on traffic deaths involving marijuana in Colorado has presented what seems like contradictory information: the number of fatal vehicular accidents involving Centennial State drivers who tested positive for marijuana rose in… Continue reading Marijuana-Involved Traffic Death Report Shows Mixed Results For Colorado
Lyft Offers Incentives To Stop Drugged Driving In Massachusetts
Lyft has pledged $50,000 in fares to keep stoned drivers off the roads of Massachusetts. Popular ride-sharing service Lyft is encouraging people to drive cannabis-free with a special fare credit offer, according to High Times. Law enforcement in Massachusetts believe there could be a greater potential for drug-related accidents since cannabis has become legal in the state,… Continue reading Lyft Offers Incentives To Stop Drugged Driving In Massachusetts
World's First Marijuana "Breathalyzer" Is On The Way But Will It Work?
The breath analysis test can reportedly detect THC and alcohol. A breathalyzer that can determine whether a driver has smoked marijuana might be rolling out in cities as soon as this fall, according to Newsweek. The Oakland, California-based company, Hound Labs, says it has developed the world’s first marijuana breath analysis test, which could be… Continue reading World's First Marijuana "Breathalyzer" Is On The Way But Will It Work?