March 31, 2014

Colorado Launches Ad Campaign To Educate The Public On Marijuana Impaired Driving

Colorado's Department of Transportation is spending $1 million on some ads poking fun at people attempting everyday tasks while high to educate the public on marijuana impaired driving. The campaign kicked off on March 10 and targets males between 21-34 which is the demographic that tends to have the highest number of DUIs. As Utah's convenient neighbor, it's a good time to remind our residents that it is not only illegal to transport marijuana beyond the border of Colorado but also that Utah has a "metabolite statute" which prohibits drivers from operating a vehicle with a controlled substance in their system. What does this mean for Utah drivers? Even if you were no longer under the influence of a drug when driving, you could still be charged with Utah DUI Metabolite because marijuana can be detected in the blood and urine for days and even weeks after use.

If you are charged with DUI Metabolite in Utah, contact an experienced DUI attorney, like Branson K. West, who can help you prepare an effective DUI Metabolite defense strategy. Call (801) 285-5550 today for a free marijuana metabolite defense consultation.