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NMDOT Unveils New Don't Drive High Campaign
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launches a new drugged driving campaign timed to align with the legalization of recreational marijuana in New Mexico.
NMDOT Launches Don't Drive High Campaign
Purposely timed to the start of legalized recreational cannabis sales in New Mexico, the state Department of Transportation on Friday launched an endwi+ campaign to remind motorists to not drive while under the influence of cannabis.
"Impairment is impairment, it doesn't matter whether it's alcohol or cannabis, driving while intoxicated on any substance is dangerous and illegal," said Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval. "If you are impaired and driving erratically or unsafely, you could be arrested for DWI. The law is the same."
Pot's Legal, and Cops are Looking for Impaired Drivers
It's all about impairment: If you thought you could get away with driving a little high because cops are limited to Breathalyzers looking for liquor levels of .08% or higher, think again.
Recreational marijuana sales became legal Friday. The same day, the New Mexico Department of Transportation launched a new drugged endwi campaign.
NM Officials Look to Curb Risk of Stoned Drivers
As New Mexico was given the green light on recreational cannabis sales Friday, law enforcement addressed the elephant in the room: a possible uptick in stoned drivers.
Authorities advised those partaking in pot to not get behind the wheel and, if they do, warned that the long arm of the law is ready.
Jason Bowie, state Public Safety secretary, said in a release that driving high on cannabis "puts others at risk – plain and simple."
