Smokers, regular or not, keep THC in the
blood for days or even weeks after smoking when they have not been under the
influence of cannabis (cannabis dui)
for a long time.
While it is legitimate to suspect the
intoxication of a driver when he is unable to walk in a straight line, the same
tests to determine if he is under the influence of cannabis (cannabis dui) do not make a consensus
in the scientific community, according to The Marshall Project . "There
are few police tools available for alcohol for cannabis," says the news
website. While most studies on the subject show that
cannabis use is not without effect on the ability to drive a car, the
disruption seems comparable to driving with a blood alcohol level below the
limit authorized by the Marshall Project-the risk is much greater if the two
substances are combined. "The risk of an accident is so minimal
that it can be compared to night driving , " according to Rune Elvik, a
scientist at the University of Oslo who has conducted several studies on the
risks of driving under the roof. hold of drugs.
Occasional or regular smoker
In France, as in most Western countries,
science and justice have established a direct link between the number of
glasses of alcohol, the blood alcohol level and the risk of accidents. But when
it comes to cannabis, scientists fail to determine how much or how much
concentration it takes to make a person "smashed". The level of THC - tetrahydrocannabinol ,
the molecular component with psychoactive properties - quickly reaches its peak
after consumption. It declines just as quickly in the hours that follow. But
smokers, regular or not, keep THC in the blood for days or even weeks after
smoking when they are not already under the influence of cannabis (cannabis dui) for a long time. "If we stop someone who has just tried
cannabis or who smokes occasionally, there is a good chance that he has a
little THC left in his blood," says Nicholas Lovrich, a scientist with
University of Washington. However, this residue of THC may be sufficient for a
control to turn the disadvantage of the driver. In the United States, where
some 30 states have legalized the recreational and / or medical use of
cannabis, some states specify a THC threshold that should not be exceeded.
In France, in the case of a positive
control of cannabis, its simple screening detection qualifies the offense
regardless of the level of THC in the blood or salivary samples. The key is the
immediate suspension of the driving license, the withdrawal of points, the fine
and the registration of the offense with a criminal record ... But unlike the
North American states mentioned above, the use of cannabis is still strictly
forbidden. French territory.
Awareness of the risks of
driving while under the influence of drugs (Cannabis DUI)
Know the main factors of road insecurity
Know the different products classified as
narcotic
To understand the specific risks of driving
under cannabis
Know how to detect and control cannabis
driving
Know the penalties incurred
The training course " awareness of
risks related to driving with drugs " takes place on one day, ie 7 hours
of training. It is facilitated by a trainer trainer in road safety and can take
place in or out of the company. The facilitator discusses the major figures of
road safety and the typology of accidents. Then, in a second time, he evokes
different themes:
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the forms of cannabis,
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consumption,
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practices and uses,
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consequences on driving,
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polydrug use,
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control,
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Criminal Law,
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accident.
Cannabis DUI- Driving
under the influence of drugs
Narcotics pose a danger to driving because
their effects directly impact driver behavior. Cannabis impairs vision, hearing
and coordination abilities. Reaction time is getting longer, the ability to
control a trajectory is decreasing, and the response to emergencies is
deteriorating. Certain types of cannabis with a high content of active
ingredients can cause real intoxication. Most victims are under 25 years old.
The effects of cannabis and alcohol are cumulative. A driver who is positive
for both cannabis and alcohol is 14 times more likely to be responsible for a
fatal accident. Drug testing while driving is possible in case:
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traffic accident,
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infringement of the
Highway Code punishable by a suspension of driving license,
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speeding,
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not wearing seatbelt or
helmet,
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when there is one or more
reasons to suspect that the driver has used narcotics even in the absence of an
offense.
Drugside driving is mandatory in the event
of a fatal accident or an accident resulting in injury, when there is one or
more reasons to suspect that the driver has used narcotics. There are two types
of tests to detect driving while driving: urinary and salivary. If the
screening is positive or if it is impossible to carry out this screening, a
blood sample is taken by a doctor to confirm the presence of narcotics.
Cannabis remains detectable in the urine several weeks after consumption. This
is why, during a roadside check, after a salivary test, a blood test is
performed on the driver.
What the highway code says
about driving drugs
Conduct (or accompaniment of a student
driver) under the influence of narcotics, whatever the rate, is punishable by a
withdrawal of 6 points from the French driving license, and a maximum of a
prison sentence 2 years and 4500 € fine. If the driver is also in an alcoholic
state (0.5g / l in the blood or more), the penalties are brought to 3 years of
prison and 9000 € of fine. Additional penalties may be imposed in the case of
drugs while driving (suspension of license, community service, awareness
training ...).
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