Pro-marijuana group says some

[Tom]

A northern NSW organisation that wants marijuana legalised says long-term users are more likely to drive more safely while under the influence than if they are forced to go without the drug.

 

A new study has revealed many cannabis users often drive after using the drug, which increases the risk of crashes.

 

It also revealed the only deterrent to driving stoned was police roadside testing.

 

But Michael Balderstone from the Nimbin Hemp Embassy says it was hard to test the responses of drivers because cannabis affects people differently.

 

"I don't know what to think about it and it hasn't come near us yet," he said.

 

"If they put saliva testing outside Nimbin we'd all be riding horses. There are a lot of people who smoke pot fairly regularly, now how long [does] it stay in your blood ? How long after a joint can you drive?

 

"All these things are relevant and there needs to be real research and education on it, but the big catch is people who are used to driving stoned will be more dangerous if they're not stoned in many cases."

 

Author:ABC

Date:Tuesday, November 1, 2005

Source:ABC

Copyright:© 2005 ABC

 

[WantDaChronic]

"If they put saliva testing outside Nimbin we'd all be riding horses. There are a lot of people who smoke pot fairly regularly, now how long [does] it stay in your blood ? How long after a joint can you drive?

 

"All these things are relevant and there needs to be real research and education on it, but the big catch is people who are used to driving stoned will be more dangerous if they're not stoned in many cases."

 

LMFAO just gotta love a guy who tells it like it is, especially with comments like "If they put saliva testing outside Nimbin we'd all be riding horses." ::

 

he brings up valid points though, like how long after smoking is it safe to drive? 28 days for all the thc to completely leave the system? few days or hours maybe? we just dont know because there hasnt been enough research done on the matter....i totally agree with full time smokers being worse off without weed while driving, they are all over the place trying not to do anything wrong which causes problems, while off guts, everything is almost second nature and you keep your eyes on the road + what feels like 100 km/hour is actually about 30

[Doob]

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[HighRising]

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werd to that!

[Frazz]

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[raverspec]

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[Problemchild]

i drive stoned quite often and so do most of my friends. We never have problems i mean we drive a little slower so we have a bit more time to react to things but i dont think its anywhere near as dangerous as drink driving

[Guest niall]

he brings up valid points though, like how long after smoking is it safe to drive? 28 days for all the thc to completely leave the system? few days or hours maybe? we just dont know because there hasnt been enough research done on the matter....

 

The consensus among AOD workers seems to be wait 4 hours from your last use before you drive. I'm sure that's a bit pessimistic, maybe 2-3 depending on your dose, but the truth is we'll never really know until accurate roadside testing of impairment can be done.