«It's clear that those who admit to driving
while under the influence of marijuana don't believe it's as dangerous as those who don't.
The number of drivers found to be operating a vehicle
while under the influence of marijuana increased by the greatest amount.
As a result, the municipal court found defendant guilty of operating a motor vehicle
while under the influence of marijuana, * 582 in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4 - 50 FN6, and sentenced defendant to the minimum penalties permitted, which included a six - month loss of driving privileges, fines, court costs, penalties and surcharges.
This means there are likely millions of people out there who are driving
while under the influence of marijuana.
Not exact matches
If
marijuana is legalized, the people who decide to use it, better not blame the government for its legalization that may lead to addiction and for any crime committed
while under the
influence of the drug.
A British study shows that people who check their emails
while working exhibit a lower ability to concentrate than someone
under the
influence of marijuana.
A new State Farm Canada survey released last week found a number
of emerging trends which reveal Canadians» perceptions about
marijuana use, its safety, and driving
while under the
influence are evolving.
Due to nationwide safety campaigns and high - visibility law enforcement patrols, drunk driving has decreased in the U.S. And
while this is great news to drivers in Florida as well as the rest
of the country, it is important to point out that there is an increase in impaired driving involving illegal and legal prescription and over-the-counter drugs across the U.S.. From cold medicine to
marijuana, driving
under the
influence of drugs is very dangerous and places all roadway users in danger
of serious injury or death.
The statute prohibits anyone from operating a motor vehicle
while possessing a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
of.08 % or more, or operating
under the
influence of drugs, including
marijuana and prescription drugs.
Arguably, if the driver operates a motor vehicle
while under the
influence of drugs, including medical
marijuana, it violates the «reasonable person» standard
of care.