Do you drive high?
01-14-2009, 05:34 PM
#22
500 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 723
I'm with AAAAAA here. I've never been high before. I have a lot of addiction problems in my family. And prefer not to tempt fate.
Personally, if I did smoke it, I don't think I'd drive while under its influence. I wouldn't want to feel the extra guilt if I were in an accident and harmed another person, and not sure if my altered state of mind was a contributing factor.
Is there a way to measure the level of THC as quickly as a breathalizer can detect an alcohol level? I mean, even if a cop was to suspect someone of being high while behind the wheel, how would they determine how high they actually are. Is there a quantitative measure?
I'd make it a $250 fine, 12 hour suspension. Why allow these people to take the risk?
Maybe when you're stoned you just "think" you're more focused, when in fact you're not.
Personally, if I did smoke it, I don't think I'd drive while under its influence. I wouldn't want to feel the extra guilt if I were in an accident and harmed another person, and not sure if my altered state of mind was a contributing factor.
Is there a way to measure the level of THC as quickly as a breathalizer can detect an alcohol level? I mean, even if a cop was to suspect someone of being high while behind the wheel, how would they determine how high they actually are. Is there a quantitative measure?
I'd make it a $250 fine, 12 hour suspension. Why allow these people to take the risk?
Maybe when you're stoned you just "think" you're more focused, when in fact you're not.
01-14-2009, 06:07 PM
#23
Marijuana doesn't improve anything. It's like you said, what you feel is not always the truth.
Source:InfoFacts - Marijuana
...Not surprisingly, marijuana intoxication can cause distorted perceptions, impaired coordination, difficulty in thinking and problem solving, and problems with learning and memory. Research has shown that marijuana’s adverse impact on learning and memory can last for days or weeks after the acute effects of the drug wear off.2 As a result, someone who smokes marijuana every day may be functioning at a suboptimal intellectual level all of the time...
01-15-2009, 11:38 AM
#24
Marijuana doesn't improve anything. It's like you said, what you feel is not always the truth.
Source:InfoFacts - Marijuana
Source:InfoFacts - Marijuana
I do agree, however, that mari does slow one down for the time being, and some things should not be attempted while one is high. But, i do not believe driving is one of them as it requires minimal concentration, reaction time and focus. Unless, of course, you are a formual 1 driver.
Reason I say this - people with ADD and ADHD are able to drive and do so every day. Have you ever been in a car with a driver who has ADHD?? Try it. Those are far more dangerouse than someone's whos high on weed. Yet, people like that are legally allowed to drive and do so every day, which leads me to say that driving requires minimal concentration, reaction time and focus.
Last edited by Father Yuli; 01-15-2009 at 11:46 AM.
01-15-2009, 11:47 AM
#25
I'm with AAAAAA here. I've never been high before. I have a lot of addiction problems in my family. And prefer not to tempt fate.
Personally, if I did smoke it, I don't think I'd drive while under its influence. I wouldn't want to feel the extra guilt if I were in an accident and harmed another person, and not sure if my altered state of mind was a contributing factor.
Is there a way to measure the level of THC as quickly as a breathalizer can detect an alcohol level? I mean, even if a cop was to suspect someone of being high while behind the wheel, how would they determine how high they actually are. Is there a quantitative measure?
I'd make it a $250 fine, 12 hour suspension. Why allow these people to take the risk?
Maybe when you're stoned you just "think" you're more focused, when in fact you're not.
Personally, if I did smoke it, I don't think I'd drive while under its influence. I wouldn't want to feel the extra guilt if I were in an accident and harmed another person, and not sure if my altered state of mind was a contributing factor.
Is there a way to measure the level of THC as quickly as a breathalizer can detect an alcohol level? I mean, even if a cop was to suspect someone of being high while behind the wheel, how would they determine how high they actually are. Is there a quantitative measure?
I'd make it a $250 fine, 12 hour suspension. Why allow these people to take the risk?
Maybe when you're stoned you just "think" you're more focused, when in fact you're not.
01-17-2009, 02:55 AM
#26
1000 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,120
Depends if it's BC Bud or regular shiite... 
LOL soundz like 420Guy's definately havin withdrawals on d way to work... in my much younger days workin in a restaurant no one was crankier than the croonik cooks who were two days from payday an' no weed. Pans would fly waitresses in tears dishpigs get beaten up...crazi gongshow!!
LOL soundz like 420Guy's definately havin withdrawals on d way to work... in my much younger days workin in a restaurant no one was crankier than the croonik cooks who were two days from payday an' no weed. Pans would fly waitresses in tears dishpigs get beaten up...crazi gongshow!!
01-17-2009, 07:20 AM
#28
Last person I was involved with pulling over turned left out of a straight through lane..... she was higher than a kite when we walked up to her window. A search of her vehicle turned up a whole pile more weed. She was actively smoking pot while driving. We could have taken her back to cells but instead had her vehicle towed, 24 hour suspension and of course, a nice fine.
Here is what the local detachment had to deal with last month. "Drugs and speed have not yet been ruled out as contributing factors in the collision."
"File #2008-19424 2008-12-08 09:35 PST
Comox Valley RCMP continue their investigation into a three vehicle collision that occurred on Friday December 5th at 4:45 pm on Ryan Road in Courtenay that claimed the life of an 18 year old male from Cumberland, B.C. The male was a passenger in a Jeep Cherokee that was travelling east on Ryan Road. According to witnesses, the Cherokee appears to have ran the red light and was struck by a north bound pick-up that was proceeding on a green light. The Cherokee was struck on the passenger's side and the impact of the collision resulted in the victim being ejected from the vehicle. A third vehicle, that was stopped in traffic, was also struck after the initial collision.
The preliminary investigation reveals that the 18 year old driver of the Cherokee was operating the vehicle with a Class 7 licence, which restricts the number of passengers permitted to one. At the time of the accident there were a total of five teenagers in the Cherokee. In addition, seatbelt usage is being investigated as it appears that the occupants of the Cherokee were not properly restrained. Two other passengers from the Cherokee were airlifted to Victoria with what were believed to be serious injuries. The driver and one other passenger were treated at St Joseph's Hospital for minor injuries and were both released that same evening.
The occupants of the other two vehicles involved in the crash were treated for minor injuries at St Jospeh's Hospital in Comox.
The driver of the Jeep Cherokee was arrested by police and has been subsequently released on a Promise to Appear with a court date in 2009 at which time police will be proposing several charges under the Criminal Code, including dangerous driving causing death, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm with regards to the accident. At this time the investigation has not ruled out alcohol, drugs and speed as factors contributing to the collision."
Don't think that driving under the influence of a narcotic kills, ask the unfortunate people who have to see and deal with it first hand, they will tell you the exact opposite.
Here is what the local detachment had to deal with last month. "Drugs and speed have not yet been ruled out as contributing factors in the collision."
"File #2008-19424 2008-12-08 09:35 PST
Comox Valley RCMP continue their investigation into a three vehicle collision that occurred on Friday December 5th at 4:45 pm on Ryan Road in Courtenay that claimed the life of an 18 year old male from Cumberland, B.C. The male was a passenger in a Jeep Cherokee that was travelling east on Ryan Road. According to witnesses, the Cherokee appears to have ran the red light and was struck by a north bound pick-up that was proceeding on a green light. The Cherokee was struck on the passenger's side and the impact of the collision resulted in the victim being ejected from the vehicle. A third vehicle, that was stopped in traffic, was also struck after the initial collision.
The preliminary investigation reveals that the 18 year old driver of the Cherokee was operating the vehicle with a Class 7 licence, which restricts the number of passengers permitted to one. At the time of the accident there were a total of five teenagers in the Cherokee. In addition, seatbelt usage is being investigated as it appears that the occupants of the Cherokee were not properly restrained. Two other passengers from the Cherokee were airlifted to Victoria with what were believed to be serious injuries. The driver and one other passenger were treated at St Joseph's Hospital for minor injuries and were both released that same evening.
The occupants of the other two vehicles involved in the crash were treated for minor injuries at St Jospeh's Hospital in Comox.
The driver of the Jeep Cherokee was arrested by police and has been subsequently released on a Promise to Appear with a court date in 2009 at which time police will be proposing several charges under the Criminal Code, including dangerous driving causing death, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm with regards to the accident. At this time the investigation has not ruled out alcohol, drugs and speed as factors contributing to the collision."
Don't think that driving under the influence of a narcotic kills, ask the unfortunate people who have to see and deal with it first hand, they will tell you the exact opposite.
01-17-2009, 09:51 AM
#29
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 384
Let's face it weed is a drug, it's going to impare you in some way. Nobody should be using it while driving or not. If you feel you need it to remain calm, then maybe you should look into some professional counselling to help you control your anger when driving. Just because you don't have the ability to control YOURSELF does not give you the right to engage in illegal activity.The other things that were mentioned as distracting are in the middle of being made illegal. I'm pretty sure that driving high is punishable if they wanted to because it say's driving under the influence, which would mean high, drunk or what have you. I sure as hell couldn't drive high, I get so paranoid I'd think my seats were trying to eat me!
