Marijuana users have a new reason to think twice before getting behind the wheel.
Marijuana technology is ready to hit the market as more states legalize medical and recreational use. And, when the technology debuts, it will make it easier for police to put the brakes on impaired drivers.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh admit a blood test is still considered the 'gold standard' for testing for marijuana. Other drug testing methods rely on urine or hair. But, the researchers hope their new technology will now help police identify impaired drivers in the field through the breath. And, in the future, with further development, they believe the technology could possibly help states research and set limits for impairment.
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Weed stays in your system for over a month. I would never be able to drive... ever! If they can't determine the THC levels and put a DUI number on it, they will be handing out 1000s of DUIs to people that smoked 2 weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteRead the article. It's detectable on the breath for three hours. I think the state realized a while back that they could make a fortune legalizing it, taxing the hell out of it, then collecting huge revenue in DUI fines.
DeleteHmm!?
DeleteIt has already proven to be inaccurate. There is no way to test impairment. Lawyers will eat this up.
ReplyDeleteLike edibles at the dispensary lol
DeleteLawyers more likely to enjoy edibles over smokable?
DeleteNeed to test the congressmen !!!
ReplyDeleteCheckpoints will be set up at every Taco Bell drivethru.
ReplyDeleteDrones will do the tests !!!
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