Colorado lawmakers passed new DWAI Laws. One that sets a 5-nanogram per-milliliter of blood threshold for (THC) tetrahydrocannabinol, (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana).

The Colorado State Patrol and other police agencies across the state will be watching. Drug recognition experts will be available to detect drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs.
In Colorado, a person is guilty of breaking DWAI laws if he or she operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or one or more drugs. Driving While Ability Impaired Laws are complex. If you have become accused of this violation, see dwailaws.com for help.

Get the DWAI LAWS - NORML FOUNDATION FREEDOM CARD

Text of the card

The U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from interfering with your right to remain silent, to consult with an attorney, and to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. However, it is up to you to assert these rights. This NORML Foundation Freedom Card will help you do so effectively.

If you are confronted by a police officer, remain calm. Be courteous and provide your identification. Politely refuse to answer any further questions. Ask to talk to an attorney. Do not consent to any search of your person, your property, your residence or your vehicle. Tell the officer you would like to give him or her this card, which is a statement of the constitutional rights you wish to invoke. Do not reach for this card until you have obtained the officer's permission to do so.

If the officer fails to honor your rights, remain calm and polite, ask for the officer's identifying information and ask him or her to note your objection in the report. Do not attempt to physically resist an unlawful arrest, search or seizure. If necessary, you may point out the violations to a judge at a later time.

THE NORML FOUNDATION
1600 K Street, NW, Mezzanine
Washington, DC 20006-2832
www.norml.org / 202-483-5500

FREE Download: THE NORML FOUNDATION FREEDOM CARD
Print off and save in your wallet or purse in case you are stopped by an enforcement officer or other public official.

Get the latest on DWAI LAWS - From the NORML FOUNDATION

Keep up to date on current laws and events

Read this Don't Drive While Stoned article for more information.