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What happens if you smoke pot and drive? Since New York state this week approved adult use of recreational marijuana, local law enforcement faces new challenges and road safety is the biggest concern.
With legalized marijuana, “now we are unleashing a new beast here,” said Canandaigua Police Chief Mathew Nielsen.
Nielsen likened the situation to the 1980s and ‘90s after it became increasingly clear that drinking and driving don’t mix. As with alcohol, Nielsen said someone under the influence of marijuana may think they are fine to drive but that’s not true. “They may think they are more focused but they are not,” he said.