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 […]
Drugged Driving Rates Skyrocket
New data shows that the number of traffic deaths in which at least one driver tested positive for drugs has nearly doubled over the past decade. The findings are even more concerning when you consider that five states will soon be voting on whether or not they should legalize recreational marijuana. As you’re probably aware, […]
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Conviction For Drugs Found During Alcohol Search
The Minnesota Supreme Court has upheld the decision of an appeal’s court that ruled that drugs found in a blood sample during a search for a person’s blood alcohol content can be admitted into evidence in the court of law. We covered this story back in January when the appeal’s court first overturned a lower […]
Drugged Driving on the Rise in Minnesota
The Minnesota State Patrol is adding extra training sessions to help officers understand the signs of drugged driving as the state has seen a sharp increase in the number of drugged driving arrests. The statistics don’t lie. Back in 1990, the Minnesota State Patrol documented five drugged driving arrests. In 2014, nearly five people were arrested for […]
