How High is Too High To Drive? The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lays Down the Law on Driving While Smoking Marijuana
Marijuana has become a popular drug both for recreation and for prescription medication use in Santa Clarita, in California, and in recent times, throughout many parts of the United States. Although once denounced as only for “stoners,” “hippies,” and “potheads,” there is no question that marijuana, weed, or bud, as it is sometimes called, is gaining popularity with people from all walks of life in Santa Clarita, from white collar professionals, to those with a criminal background, to even young moms. However, with the increase in popularity that weed has certainly seen, there is a corresponding danger that cannot be ignored: driving while high. But “How High is Too High?” We answer that question here.
Is a Little Bit O.k. When it Comes to Smoking Weed and Driving? The Answer is No.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office asks Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County residents, “How High is Too High to Drive?” The L.A. County Sheriff’s Office elaborates that, “Marijuana has been legal for recreational use in California for a while, but you might still wonder, ‘How high is too high to drive?’” The Sheriff’s Office also provides a clear answer: “Turns out, even a little high is too high to drive. Like any DUI, driving under the influence of cannabis can have serious consequences.” Indeed, although the legalization of cannabis went into effect in California years ago, making it legal for those over 21 years of age to purchase and use the drug recreationally, it is still unlawful for any person to drive under the influence of drugs. Accordingly, the California Office of Traffic Safety also underscores the L.A. County Sheriff’s message, adding that, “Just like drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs is a crime – even if your impairment is due to prescribed medications, illicit drugs, over-the-counter medications or marijuana – medical or recreational. The legal and monetary consequences are the same, both with your time and money.”
Your Rights if You are Injured by a High, Drunk, or Otherwise Intoxicated Driver
There is no doubt that as demonstrated by the L.A. County Sheriff’s Office and the California Office of Traffic Safety that driving while high on marijuana (or drunk or intoxicated due to the ingestion of any drug or alcoholic substance) is unlawful and very dangerous. Accordingly, victims of serious drunk driving or intoxicated driving accidents should know about their rights and options under California laws. Under California personal injury laws, victims of car accidents caused by drunk drivers are entitled to file a lawsuit in court to recover money compensation for their injuries and losses. These are called personal injury lawsuits. There is a limited time to file a personal injury lawsuit in Santa Clarita, so it is best to speak to an experienced Santa Clarita personal injury lawyer about your case as soon as possible.
The experienced Santa Clarita personal injury lawyers at the Trevino Law Firm are here to help victims of serious car accidents get justice for their injuries and losses. Contact the Trevino Law Firm today and speak to a lawyer about your case now.
Source:
lasd.org/a-little-high-marijuana-dui-public-service-announcement/
