The recreational use of marijuana may be legal under Colorado law, but that doesn't mean you won't be arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs (DUID) if you smoke pot before getting behind the wheel. In fact, Colorado law expressly states that there is...
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National safety report focuses on DUID stats, recommendations
We noted in a recent blog post the growing frequency with which news reports and stories across the country are focusing upon DUID-related matters. Our April 26 entry stressed that such a development "is only natural, given the steady progression of states that are...
Increasing focus, regulatory response to DUID across the country
DUI-related stories and reports -- emanating from both Colorado and elsewhere across the country -- are increasingly citing data and other information germane to so-called "DUID" (driving under the influence of drugs) offenses.And that is only natural, given the...
Marijuana DUI on the decline in Colorado
The first quarter statistics of 2017 has shown a drop of 33 percent in marijuana-related DUI traffic stops, which has been steadily declining each year. Even with the decline, officials are still skeptical about whether this decrease can be attributed to fewer drivers...
DUI for CDL drivers; DWI for Professional Drivers
Life as a professional over-the-road driver can be both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you are a bus driver who helps people get where they need to be going, or you are an interstate long-haul freight trucker, you know that your position presents you with a...
Know your rights if you’re stopped for DUI
If you've ever been pulled over while driving in Colorado, you understand what a disconcerting experience it can be. Many people panic and try to remember where they placed their vehicle registration cards or proofs of insurance. If you've had a drink or two in recent...
Accuracy. Accuracy. Accuracy.
The consequences of a DUI conviction are life-changing and that is no exaggeration. Even a DUI arrest can wreak havoc on your personal relationships, insurance costs, and your reputation. With so much at stake, police officers and other law enforcement agents must use...
Initiative 300 may be setting you up for a drugged driving charge
Initiative 300 could open the door to marijuana use being allowed in any Denver restaurant, bar or business. The Denver Post reports that this may not be a good idea for Colorado, because it could lead to an increase in drugged driving. Drugged driving threatens...
Can you be accused of driving impaired due to marijuana?
In Colorado, using marijuana is legal for adults, but that doesn't mean driving under the influence of drugs is. The issue some prosecutors have now brought up is that there is no real test to show how intoxicated a person is by drugs; instead, they have to find other...
Is drugged driving a big problem in Colorado?
In the eyes of the defendants charged with DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) and the police personnel who must enforce the law, it would indeed seem to be a big problem. The new, more lenient laws governing marijuana, for instance, have muddied the works for...