And here it is...HB11-1261 - the THC Level DUI Bill

[DenverRelief]

This is the first sentence of the bill:

"The bill allows a person who drives with a tetrahydrocannabinols
(THC) blood content of 5 nanograms or more to be charged with DUI per
se."

Considering the information about THC and driving out there, and the lack of a problem with drivers using cannabis, this surprises me.

How did they determine the 5 nanogram benchmark?

DenverRelief Reviewed by DenverRelief on 02-16-2011. And here it is...HB11-1261 - the THC Level DUI Bill This is the first sentence of the bill: "The bill allows a person who drives with a tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) blood content of 5 nanograms or more to be charged with DUI per se." Considering the information about THC and driving out there, and the lack of a problem with drivers using cannabis, this surprises me. How did they determine the 5 nanogram benchmark? Rating: 5

[copobo]

the pro regulation people are about to tell you it's better than it is now, which is bullshit. this limit will set up a new DUI system that they will invest in. it will put so many responsible people in harms way. edibles patients, forget it. Cancer patient? turn in your keys.

[DenverRelief]

It seems arbitrary. With so few studies how does this determine "dangerous" levels of THC.

Caffeine is another drug that is widely used that can create reckless drivers.

Human beings can be poor drivers, in whatever state they may be in, people with poor judgement are the issue.

These legislators have marijuana on the brain and they want to prosecute.

It's incredible to me that Miss Levy from Boulder could possibly think this represents her constituency when she presents it to the house.

[senorx12562]

It's like they decided to administer roadside IQ tests, and if you score below 85, you'll be charged with driving like an idiot Per se.

[Gatekeeper777]

It's like they decided to administer roadside IQ tests, and if you score below 85, you'll be charged with driving like an idiot Per se.

Couldn't we say the same about our elected public servants? Unable to apply critical independent thought. :jointsmile:

[TheReleafCenter]

This is all about law enforcement and drug counselors, two of the biggest opponents of MMJ, not public safety.

Law enforcement is thrilled about being able to hand out more DUIs. Then they send you to the drug counselors for classes. The politicians get to look concerned for public safety. Oh, and the state gets a decent chunk of change from you, too.

[COfluffhead]

I have ADD, and I am a much worse driver if not medicated

[senorx12562]

Couldn't we say the same about our elected public servants? Unable to apply critical independent thought. :jointsmile:

...and nobody's testing them.

[SoCoMMJ]

While I don't believe that anybody should be driving while impaired, this is just one more of the government's ways of sucking the big green money nipple called your wallet.

There are many more accidents from talking on cell phones while driving, but somehow that's still fine to do.

[omnibuddy]

I drive high all the time.

In my opinion it is not dangerous in the way that alcohol is. It is not disorienting. You don't pass out at the wheel. It doesn't cause speeding. You certainly don't turn down the wrong way on highways. In fact I've never been in an accident due to MMJ.

I have never met anyone who has been in an accident because they were medicated. Of course, you shouldn't be "blunted" or out of your mind high... Thats just common sense.

By the way, it is already ILLEGAL to be high and drive and you can already get a DUI for weed or even prescription medicine! I am fine with that, because they would need to pull you over for driving stupid in the first place. If you are dangerous you should get a DUI.

I would definitely be worried about an arbitrary blood level measurement and how people at checkpoints would be arrested on DUI even though they are fine to drive.

I say arbitrary because tolerance varies by huge amounts from person to person and depends on many variables. A measured limit like this would be horrible.

Why not good old fashioned, "sir you are high and driving like an idiot, here is a dui" instead of investing in some bullshit technology and law that is at it's very foundation meaningless to public safety.

What About A War on Government Waste Instead of MMJ?