Much focus is on drunk driving. Even though motorists know theyshould not drive after drinking, many do anyway. This often leads to serious accidents.
Now that recreational marijuana use is legal in many states—including Illinois—it is important for motorists to understand that drugged driving is against the law as well. If a person is pulled over for driving recklessly and is found to have drugs inhis or her system,he or she could face DUI charges, regardless of whether or nothe or she isat the legal limit.
However, measuring the amount of drugs in one’s blood is easier said than done. There is no 0.08 percent blood alcohol content (BAC) equivalent for marijuana and other drugs. Plus, unlike alcohol, drugs can stay in a person’s body for weeks after use.
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