Ok, so taking some notes here: After this is pased in KY go to the store and buy some Goldfish (actually I love those things) and head to the party that PP92 and Mcpapa will have. (tasty waves mun, let's party)

 

Seems like a logical progression from those Hofbrau Haus get-togethers.

I have a question, because I have no idea what the answer may be. Actually a couple of questions. First, for those of you with experience, does it impair you enough that you can't operate a vehicle properly? And if so, I wonder if in states where it's legal, what will the safeguards be when drivers might be under the influence? Is there something at their disposal that can determine if they are over a limit? If that is slow in coming, and the amount of vehicle accidents and deaths increase from the use of legalized marijuana, will there be a reconsideration from the states?

 

I used many times; only drove a vehicle once under those circumstances. I would NEVER do it again - felt like I wasn't in control.

I'm sure I would here or there at the end of an evening. But honestly, while I might get a nice buzz. I was always ready to go to sleep almost immediately. Never was my thing for that reason.

I feel if the worse thing my kids do is smoke pot then that is awesome. Too many real bad things out there.

 

I understand your statement, and I hope nothing any worse than that happens to your kids.

 

But taking the thought a bit further, and generally speaking:

If they tried it, or smoked regularly? It seems, like in a lot of things, there are people who can try alcohol or drugs recreationally and not suffer long-term implications. Then, there are those, with predispositions, where alcohol or pot turns to dependencies, then turns to other things. Now, maybe this is a case for legalization rather than against is so those who need it can get help and may be more inclined to seek it.

Lawyers try not to deal in absolutes. There is always a gray (or in this case green) area. Never say never.

What are the current legalities concerning the adoption of legalized Marijuana by the states and federal law.

If it were legal, I'd smoke again.

I have a question, because I have no idea what the answer may be. Actually a couple of questions. First, for those of you with experience, does it impair you enough that you can't operate a vehicle properly? And if so, I wonder if in states where it's legal, what will the safeguards be when drivers might be under the influence? Is there something at their disposal that can determine if they are over a limit? If that is slow in coming, and the amount of vehicle accidents and deaths increase from the use of legalized marijuana, will there be a reconsideration from the states?

 

In my opinion, this is no different than booze.

 

It would depend on the person, the amount and what the quality of the stuff was.

 

Compare it to beer: My wife and I can go out to eat and each have a couple beers. I'm fine to drive and under the legal limit. She needs help getting to the car...

In my opinion, this is no different than booze.

 

It would depend on the person, the amount and what the quality of the stuff was.

 

Compare it to beer: My wife and I can go out to eat and each have a couple beers. I'm fine to drive and under the legal limit. She needs help getting to the car...

 

I get that, but is there a way to test for that? Is there a legal limit? Is it available to law enforcement currently?

 

I can foresee the first fatality as a result of being beyond the limit of control with marijuana a landmark lawsuit against the states that passed it if there's no control in place.

 

I get that, but is there a way to test for that? Is there a legal limit? Is it available to law enforcement currently?

 

I can foresee the first fatality as a result of being beyond the limit of control with marijuana a landmark lawsuit against the states that passed it if there's no control in place.

 

Are you talking like a BAC?

I get that, but is there a way to test for that? Is there a legal limit? Is it available to law enforcement currently?

 

I can foresee the first fatality as a result of being beyond the limit of control with marijuana a landmark lawsuit against the states that passed it if there's no control in place.

I don't think there is a legal limit, or anyway to determine "how high" someone is, not sure. But, there are a few devices that can detect the presence of it, not sure how reliable they are though.

Are you talking like a BAC?

Yes. Can a breathalyzer be used for weed? Similarly to alcohol?

I don't think there is a legal limit, or anyway to determine "how high" someone is, not sure. But, there are a few devices that can detect the presence of it, not sure how reliable they are though.

 

IF that's the case, and many users on here agree that you can def be impaired with it's use, there will be hell to pay after it's legalization and someone has an aggressive attorney after an accident.

 

Am I off base here?

This is just one of the few I know of. Handheld nanotechnology device detects cocaine, marijuana in saliva

IF that's the case, and many users on here agree that you can def be impaired with it's use, there will be hell to pay after it's legalization and someone has an aggressive attorney after an accident.

 

Am I off base here?

 

I see what you're saying, but driving impaired is still illegal whether marijuana is or not. Maybe there isn't a breathalyzer equivalent for marijuana, but there are still ways officers can determine if someone is driving impaired, just like with alcohol. I think for what you to say to become an issue someone would need to be high on legal weed, get pulled over under suspicion, the officer give them a sobriety test, they pass*, then go on and cause a fatal accident. But just about the same thing could potentially happen with alcohol or prescription medication.

 

*And if they could pass a field sobriety test then how certain could one be their state is what caused the crash?

^ I agree with that. I'm just wondering how they'll police it.