Drug Driving

[Paul ™]

I doubt thats relevant. The crime is driving under the influence. To prosecute you just for having traces of the drugs they have to show you were in the juristiction (not for example in a country where its legal), that you knowingly consumed etc.. I really dont think that would be worth their time

[DeadAmos]

Then everybody is doomed haha Somerset police better empty up some space!

[guypjfreak]

pretty syre they have said all this before old sons .....but would be wise to be carefull all the same

[wirralchris]

It will be relevant if they bring in the new threshold system next year along with new drug driving offences which will be similar to the system in other countries where there is a set level of micrograms that will trigger prosecution similar to the alcohol threshold.

[siblin]

It will be relevant if they bring in the new threshold system next year along with new drug driving offences which will be similar to the system in other countries where there is a set level of micrograms that will trigger prosecution similar to the alcohol threshold.

[Paul ™]

So does this mean that we're safe this year?

[Paul ™]

surely that threshold will be at a level that you can still be affected by it? i.e. having a joint 3 days ago shouldn't make you vulnerable to a prosecution for driving under the influence, if you're no longer under the influence?

Edited April 30, 2013 by Paul ™

[monkey1989]

There was tales before last years Bestival of isle of wight police with armies of dogs out to get everyone with drugs because this was the most action they got all year , turned out to be rubbish

[monkey1989]

but tbf if I had to drive home Monday I would go a bit easier sunday night, that's just what happens if you decide you want drive

[JoeyT]

surely that threshold will be at a level that you can still be affected by it? i.e. having a joint 3 days ago shouldn't make you vulnerable to a prosecution for driving under the influence, if you're no longer under the influence?

[karlpowell]

good job im not driving back then

[FloorFiller]

There was tales before last years Bestival of isle of wight police with armies of dogs out to get everyone with drugs because this was the most action they got all year , turned out to be rubbish

[siblin]

Agree with this.

In terms of alcohol am I right in saying your body gets rid of roughly a unit per hour after drinking it?

With this in mind would there be a release of time frames as to how long it takes the body to be rid of the chemicals in a joint etc?

[siblin]

thinking more about it, it wouldnt be the worst idea for some sort of guidance on this to be handed out at the festival..

[Paul ™]

thinking more about it, it wouldnt be the worst idea for some sort of guidance on this to be handed out at the festival..

[Northernsoul45]

Why? If you are in any doubt, then don't risk it at all.

That's the best guidance you will get, the festival are hardly likely to condone drug misuse at their festival and have a large section on their website about it and then on the other hand warn you to take it easy with how much you take.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Are the police going to have the resources to man an operation of this sort on the Monday I wonder. Police budgets are being squeezed, and they are having to make cuts everywhere. A one off hit on a reasonable scale on the Monday will cost the police dearly. Money, I'm sure locals would rather be spent on them throughout the rest of the year. On top of that there is the issue that such an operation could cause traffic chaos. The locals are wary of the traffic caused by the festival anyway, so will presumably be even less amused if they are further delayed on the Monday.

Personally, I lay off everything on the Sunday, maybe have a couple of pints is all. That's because I usually leave early on the Monday morning and am usually the driver. For me, it's scary enough going back out into the real world on the Monday, as it is. I wouldn't want to do it half pissed and stoned. I can actually be quite sensible at times.

[rexclark]

If I'd been taking drugs and staying up all night from Wednesday I wouldn't even think about driving, even if I stayed sober all day Sunday.

[Spider43]

I've never seen anyone breathalysed on the way out, does it happen much?

[Sawdusty surfer]

I heard that a few years ago someone was in the carpark on the Monday telling everyone that there were mass breathalyser tests going on.......................... and he was selling single use breathalysers for £15 each so you could test yourself. Apparently he did a roaring trade! I suspect he wasn't being entirely truthful about the mass testing by Police.

[Stu H]

Forget about the chances of being caught by the Police.

Have a think about whether you're in a fit state to drive, from a safety point of view.

I'm not being peachy, i've had my moments, but tiredness is bad enough after a long festival, let alone booze/chemicals!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Here's an interesting article for those thinking of going the extra mile on the Sunday night as well;

http://www.theargus.co.uk/archive/2001/07/13/The+Argus+Archive/6777038.Festival_crash_victim_s___1_8m/

[APC]

Any true caner will have run out of drugs, booze and money to procure more by Saturday morning about 215am.

[Thearg]

Here's an interesting article for those thinking of going the extra mile on the Sunday night as well;

http://www.theargus.co.uk/archive/2001/07/13/The+Argus+Archive/6777038.Festival_crash_victim_s___1_8m/

Edited April 30, 2013 by Thearg

[johnkennedi]

Even if new method are introduced, people won't stop drunk and drive.