Red_SXi
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I know the police can test if you've been drinking, but is there a test they can do if you've been havin a smoke? And is there a kinda limit that if you haven't done much they wont do anything?
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PainZ
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it must be ilegal surely
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Corsa E-Tec
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ther is a little machine that is due to come out, but they will only test you at the station. it can tell what drug you have doen and how much.
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Red_SXi
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And is there a legal limit?
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Paul H
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yeah they can check.not sure how they do it though.
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Paul H
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as far as i know red its a straight ban
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AK
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don they have the power to di the US style tests now.....
to see if your 'straight'
walk straigh, touch your nose etc etc.... look at your eyes etc etc
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Red_SXi
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I'm not saying i do it or anything, i don't see the point because all my mates live really close to me, but i know people who get lean as fuck and then drive home, and i was just wondering
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MatthewR
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I drive better when im lean - i concentrate more and im more chilled out
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Mad Moe
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quote:
Originally posted by Red_Sxi
And is there a legal limit?
how can there be a legal limit for something that is illegal
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Red_Sxi
And is there a legal limit?
 Dont be silly
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Ian
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You can be tested using sweat I think but I think it has to be back at a station.
Saying you drive better on it is like saying you drive better drunk - its a symptom of being drunk that you think you're better at things than you really are!
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Colin
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^^Yeah think its some sort of sweat sample they take then sent it to get tested......not worth the risk.
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Phil Hall
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I heard of kits they were testing based on a swab litmus kinda thingy which when rubbed over your sweat indicated if you have been smoking but they cant use the findings to get a prosecution as its still a grey area as to how much has been taken or how long ago and the evidence apparently wouldn't stand up in court yet. But watch this space... they are still working on it and im sure would want to implement it.
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Phil Hall
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Personally, I know myself I just concentrate more when driving mashed, slow down and pay more attention.
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Jason Iles
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Sweat wouldn't be enough proof though, as if you are around people doing it and your not, surely there will still be traces of it in your sweat anyway?
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PaulW
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driving under the influence of booze or any sort of illicit drug...
then your just a fool really who deserves all ya get if caught 
[Edited on 16-07-2004 by PaulW]
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Phil Hall
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True, you cant complain if your breaking the law... simple.
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Trotty
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quote:
Originally posted by PaulW
driving under the influence of booze or any sort of illicit drug...
then your just a fool really who deserves all ya get if caught
[Edited on 16-07-2004 by PaulW]
I'll totally agree with that
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sigibbons
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They will base it on bad driving an behavoir. If your drivings bad and they pull you over and charge you for being under the influence of drugs.
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Jason Iles
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Most women will loose there license then
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sigibbons
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lol but obviously you would have to be showing symtoms of drugs.
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MatthewR
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get rid of the smell and say your tired 
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Red_SXi
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quote:
Originally posted by PaulW
driving under the influence of booze or any sort of illicit drug...
then your just a fool really who deserves all ya get if caught
[Edited on 16-07-2004 by PaulW]
I totally agree, i just thought it was a good subject to talk about
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James@CCC
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i dont know about now, but i no a couple of years ago there is no straight cut test, they look at your eyes and see how dilated your pupils are. If you can't drive because of it they will do u for being under the influence.
However, if you take it, and it has no affect on your dirving at all they cant do you for anything, I THINK. A copper once told me that he asked someone if they had taken it, he said yes, and they let him drive away because he was still able to drive well.
[Edited on 16-07-2004 by corser]
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