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Traffic LawColorado, USA

Colorado Marijuana Impaired Driving Law

Summary

Sets a 'per se' limit for THC; if a driver's blood contains 5 nanograms or more of Delta-9 THC, a jury can infer the driver was under the influence.

Rights & Rules

  • 01.
    Right to refuse a chemical test (though this carries administrative penalties)
  • 02.
    Right to have a secondary blood sample tested by an independent lab
  • 03.
    Right to present evidence that you were not actually impaired despite the THC level

Penalties

  • 01.
    License revocation
  • 02.
    Mandatory enrollment in alcohol and drug education classes
  • 03.
    Installation of an ignition interlock device (if combined with alcohol)
  • 04.
    Fines and potential community service or jail time

Verified Citations

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