The document discusses what to do if caught driving under the influence of cannabis, emphasizing that it is illegal and can lead to severe penalties. It details how law enforcement determines impairment, the possible defenses during a traffic stop, and the importance of prioritizing safety by avoiding driving while high. Additionally, it underscores the dangers of driving under the influence, highlighting the impairment of judgment and motor coordination caused by marijuana.

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What Should You Do If You Get Caught
Driving While High on Weed?
What you should know in case you are pulled over and high on marijuana?
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Joseph Billions , today at 12:00am
Here’s What You Should Know If You’re Caught Driving
While High
It is common knowledge that "driving while high" (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/cannabis-and-driving-what-the-
experts-get-wrong) is one of the major arguments of lawmakers and policy makers against the legalization of cannabis
around the world. They believe that legalizing cannabis will result in more people driving around while under the

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in uence of marijuana; although there is no fact to back up the claims.
Sadly, In the cannabis world, driving while high is a topic that many do not truly understand. Is it wrong to drive while
high? What are the punishments meted out if you are caught driving while high? All of that will be discussed in this
article. Read on!
Is It Okay To Drive While High?
The legalization of cannabis has left a lot of marijuana enthusiasts confused about if it is okay to drive while high. The
only correct answer is no. Driving while under the in uence of marijuana is not okay, and is illegal. While the laws vary
from state to state, you will be sure to face some form of punishment if you are caught driving while high.
Can You Get A DUI For Driving Under The In uence Of Cannabis?
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Driving under the in uence covers all activities that driving or being in control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and
other drugs. Cannabis belongs to the group of other drugs. This is because cannabis has the potency to impair your
ability to drive. You can therefore get a DUI for driving under the in uence of cannabis. The laws guiding DUI when it
comes to cannabis however vary from one state to another. In Arizona for example, marijuana users that are taking it
on prescription can not be convicted for driving under the in uence, unless it can be proven beyond doubt that they
were impaired while driving. This rule also applies in some other states. On the other hand, there is a "per se drugged
driving ", which operates in a host of other states. Using this law, if a previously stipulated amount of marijuana is found
in your system, you will be convicted.
How Do The Authorities Determine If You Are Driving Under The
In uence?

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The police are the law enforcement agency charged with determining if a driver is traveling under the in uence of
cannabis. Unless you are caught in possession of marijuana or say a bong, it is a very di cult task for the police to
determine if you are really under the in uence of cannabis. They rely mostly on physical symptoms to check the driver.
These symptoms include:
Slurred speech
Bloodshot eyes
Cannabis odor.
While this helps them in spotting drivers driving under the in uence of cannabis, it is usually not enough. They,
therefore, carry out a sobriety test which involves making the driver walk in a straight line or stand on one leg. There is
however still a loophole in the sobriety test, study has shown that chronic smokers are most likely to pass the test, as
they are usually coordinated in such situations. This means that only novice smokers are most likely to be detected
using this test.
If after passing these tests, the suspicion of the police o cers is not satis ed, they can take you into custody for a blood
or urine test.
Utilizing Road Testing Devices
As a result of the inaccuracy of the physical check carried out by police o cers, e orts have been made to invent road
testing devices that will produce more accurate results. Using these devices, swabs of saliva are taken from the driver
and tested for THC. But just like with a physical check, road testing devices also have some loopholes which can bring
about inaccurate results. For example, if a driver has been exposed to cannabis on a second-hand level, this device will
produce a positive result for THC, even though the driver is most likely not even high. Also, the road testing devices can
spot THC that has been stored in the driver's body for days and weeks, and return a positive test. So even if you are not
high, a swab test could indicate that you are.
Is It Dangerous To Drive While High?

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Yes, it is dangerous to drive while high and there are studies to back it up. On driving while under the in uence of
marijuana (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/impaired-even-while-sober-analyzing-the-latest-cannabis-and-driving-
study), the National Institute on Drug Abuse had this to say "Marijuana signi cantly impairs judgment, motor
coordination and reaction time." These are three actions that are very important for safe driving.
Can You Beat The Test When Driving While High?
Ideally, you should not drive while high but if you nd yourself in a situation where you have to take the test, there are
ways to get o the hook.
Be Coherent: The rst thing to do is to ensure that you are not driving with cannabis in your car. You must also not
make the mistake of driving in the same shirt you had on while smoking. The police look out for bloodshot eyes, slurred
speech, and cannabis odor. Your bloodshot eyes can be explained away as some kind of irritation, so that leaves your
speech. Be coherent and focused. Do not say too much, only answering any questions that you are asked.
Refuse The Sobriety Test: You can refuse to take the sobriety and breathalyzer test
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if you do not feel up to it. The penalty for this is usually turning in your driver's license for some time. You can however
get it back with the help of an experienced lawyer, as long as the test was not taken to con rm that you were driving
while high.
Bottom line
You must prioritize your safety at all times, so it is important to always avoid driving while high. If you need to get
somewhere urgently, order an Uber or ride with a friend. You can also wait for the e ect of the cannabis to wear out
before taking the trip. Along with the risk to your safety, you can also face a heavy penalty that will set you back.
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