(Imperial Police public information campaign)…They are warning motorists.

Driving under the influence of marijuana is still driving under the influence. Some motorists feel since the state made it legal to purchase and use marijuana, it is legal to drive while using marijuana. Imperial Police say driving under the influence of marijuana is considered impaired driving, the same as driving under the influence of alcohol. Contrary to driving under the influence of alcohol, there is currently no legal limit for marijuana. That means any use of marijuana, no matter how small, is considered driving under the influence. Police are issuing warnings, for the most part, but they have started citing drivers found to be driving under the influence of marijuana.