ROCKFORD – Arrests for impaired driving made in Illinois continues to remain low since the start of the year 2020. The number of DUIs due to legal cannabis has stayed in the single digits. Any driving while impaired by the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely dangerous and against state law, therefore the numbers for arrests are a good indicator local residents are upholding order. There was a marijuana breathalyzer request, but it was turned down and instead an oral test is being considered using suspects saliva to confirm THC levels. Police departments are also working on getting a drug recognition expert to better detect drugs on the side of the road. If a driver’s blood contains a level of five or more nano grams of THC, they will be charged for driving under the influence and will promptly be arrested. Keeping marijuana off of the roadways, and preventing people from driving high increases the safety for all vehicles and individuals travelling

(Compiled from 13WREX, original reporting by James Stratton)