Police cracking down on drug-impaired driving for 4/20
State police reminded drivers that even though adult recreational use of marijuana is legal, it is illegal to drive while impaired.
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Apr 20, 2023, 9:35 AM
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2h agoThursday was April 20 and police say they
upped their patrols to keep an eye out for anyone who may be driving
high.
State and local police say they stepped up patrols and targeted drug-impaired drivers.
State
police reminded drivers that even though adult recreational use of
marijuana is legal, it is illegal to drive while impaired.
Impaired
driving charges could cost thousands of dollars in fines and result in jail
time.
In a statement to News 12, Nassau police say "Nassau County police officers
on patrol and in other details are highly trained to recognize the signs of
both driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or marijuana.
The NCPD will intensify their patrols and continue their zero tolerance
approach for driving under the influence to keep our roads and communities
safe.”
