Drugged driving arrests nearly doubled over the last four years compared to the four-year period before it, according to new data from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS). The DPS noted that there were 15,810 drugged driving arrests between 2018 and 2022, up from 8,096 between 2013 and 2017. That represents a 96 percent […]
How Much Marijuana Can You Have In Your System To Drive Legally?
Minnesota recently passed a law allowing for recreational use of marijuana, and one of the major concerns prior to the law’s passage was how to ensure that legal use of the drug did not lead to problems behind the wheel. There is no standard roadside marijuana detection system like their is for alcohol. You’re probably […]
Police Cracking Down In Driving While High In Minnesota
Drunk driving gets most of the headlines, but another type of driving under the influence is becoming more popular both here in Minnesota and across the US, and that’s driving under the influence of drugs. 30 years ago, driving under the influence of illegal drugs wasn’t really an issue here in Minnesota. While more people […]
National Drugged Driving Crackdown Underway
In an effort to educate Americans about the dangers of drugged driving and to crack down on the activity, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is conducting a nationwide campaign called “Drive high, get a DUI.” The goal of the campaign is to spread awareness about the risks associated with driving under the influence of […]
Drugged Driving in Minnesota
When you think of a DUI, you probably imagine a drunk driver behind the wheel of a car, but DUI actually stands for Driving Under the Influence, so any substance that affects your ability to safely drive a car can lead you down the path of a DUI. As the law states, you are considered […]
