Puff, puff...do not pass . . .Cannabis becomes legal on August 1

Departments of Public Safety and Natural

Resources Remind Minnesotans that

Impaired is Impaired Regardless of Substance

Impaired is impaired regardless of the substance. Driving or operating motorized vehicles under the influence of cannabis is impaired driving. It may be legal to possess and use cannabis products, but the rules of the road, waterways and trails remain the same.

Starting August 1, Minnesotans can legally possess and use cannabis and cannabis products. What isn’t changing? It’s still illegal to operate a motor vehicle, boat, off-highway vehicle or snowmobile while impaired by cannabis. The Minnesota departments of Public Safety (DPS) and Natural Resources (DNR) want Minnesotans to learn the new law and plan a safe and sober ride if they’re cannabis consumers.

“Impaired is impaired on the road, regardless of the substance, and the effects can be tragic for everyone else on the road,” said Col. Matt Langer, chief of the Minnesota State Patrol. “Our focus is on impaired driving, regardless of substance, and keeping Minnesotans safe by enforcing the law.”

Make the Safe and Sober Choice on the Water or

Riding the Trails

As stated above, it also remains true for those enjoying boating and other recreational activities. . .

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