DENVER, July 25 (UPI) -- Traffic stops are changing in states where marijuana -- either recreational or medical -- is legal. Now, when someone is pulled over for impaired driving, officers in some states might follow a new protocol that could include blood or...
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- As Maine prepares for the roll out of retail marijuana and the opioid crisis rages on, drugged driving is a growing concern. Police said a deadly crash in Windham last November was caused by a tow truck that crossed the center line on Route 115,...
AUBURN (NEWS CENTER Maine) — With marijuana legal in Maine, police officers worry that more people will drive under the influence of the drug known for slowing reaction times. While the Maine Criminal Justice Academy presents officers with live, hands-on training...
They are not seeking a cannabis blood-level threshold to gauge impaired driving, or a change to Maine's OUI law. Continue Reading
PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — AAA and the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety hosted an "Impaired Driving Summit" in Portland Monday, gathering law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and highway safety officials to find the best practices for dealing with people...
PORTLAND (WGME) - Driving experts are turning their attention to marijuana. Monday's AAA driving summit is all about raising awareness and tackling the issue of impaired driving. Experts say they're worried about marijuana impaired driving as states, including Maine,...
Photo: Bridget Brown | BDN BANGOR, Maine — Bangor police Lt. Thomas Reagan almost feels more at ease dealing with bath salts addicts than being publicly honored for his groundbreaking work against the synthetic drug. Continue Reading