Pubdate: Tue, 02 Jan 2018
Source: Recorder & Times, The (CN ON)
Copyright: 2018 Recorder and Times
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2216
Author: Larry Comeau
Page: A6

STONED DRIVING A REAL THREAT TO THE PUBLIC

Police in Kingston found a driver sleeping with drugs. This may well
be an indication of what we can expect when marijuana becomes legal
next summer and should trouble everyone, especially the police.

Since pot was legalized in Colorado and Washington states the number
of road deaths have doubled.

In Canada there still is no simple roadside test for impairment by
marijuana consumption, as Trudeau placed the cart before the horse by
legalizing pot so quickly.

Unlike alcohol, which is excreted from the system in about 12 hours,
THC in marijuana that causes someone to get stoned remains in the
system for many, many days. This means someone may end up driving
impaired without having smoked marijuana recently, or having smoked a
small amount.

No wonder the Chiefs of Police have said they simply are not ready for
marijuana legalization!

Larry Comeau

Ottawa
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