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This is the second part of the article on cannabis and driving in Spain. We analyse the reasons justifying the repressive drug testing strategy and advise you on how to protect yourself, with practical tips for if you get pulled over.
In the first part of this article we saw how the Spanish Government represses cannabis users under the pretext that cannabis is dangerous for driving. We will now discuss the consequences of this strategy and its use as a penalty tax against users of the plant as well as the legal attempts that are being made to stop it. And just in case, we will provide some tips for those who are confronted with anti-drug road checks.
The possibility of testing positive for cannabis at the wheel many hours after consumption is having a devastating effect on the Spanish cannabis community. The consequences of testing positive are harsh: a 1.000-Euro fine and a deduction of six out of twelve points from the driver’s permit. If there are signs of being under the effects of the plant, the offense may become a…
