“You cannot consume marijuana in a motor vehicle,” says Sayreville Police Chief John Zebrowski.
Zebrowski says that driving and consuming cannabis can lead to an impaired driving charge if one is pulled over by a police officer.
“Our officers are educated on seeing the signs and being able to do tests to see if someone is impaired,” Zebrowski says. “Those impairment tests are very similar, if not identical to alcohol.”
Those leaving a dispensary with their products may be tempted to use them right away. The suggestion is that customers wait until they are home or somewhere else that is private. An impaired driving charge could mean a suspended license or points on the driver’s record.