Pubdate: Sun, 16 Apr 2017
Source: Toronto Star (CN ON)
Copyright: 2017 The Toronto Star
Contact:  http://www.thestar.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456
Author: Ida Fedor-Baan
Page: A16

WILL POT LAW ADDRESS IMPAIRED DRIVING?

Re Liberals introduce long-awaited bill to legalize marijuana, April
13

As a pedestrian and school crossing guard, I find the legalization of
marijuana a frightening proposition. Marijuana, like alcohol, is an
intoxicant known to impair users' judgment.

Spot checks are regularly done to ensure drivers' and pedestrian
safety when alcohol impairment is suspected. Will the government
ensure the same controls are in place when the marijuana legislation
is passed?

How many drivers will be charged with endangering the public because
of a foggy disposition caused by smoking pot? How many
pedestrians/drivers will be their victims? Time will tell.

Ida Fedor-Baan, Toronto
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