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Minnesota law enforcement is trying out a new tool to test for drivers using legal cannabis, hoping that it could help save lives lost to impaired driving. In August, cannabis became legal for adults 21 and older to use and possess in Minnesota. But it still can’t be used while behind the wheel of a car or boat. A pilot project that began this month involves training law enforcement on how to ...

And results from drawing blood can take weeks. plus, experts say seasoned users are less impaired with more in their blood. and newer users are going to be more impaired with less in their blood. this year, colorado state troopers have written nearly 230 citations for driving high. compared to over 3,100 for alcohol. >> people need to know that it is a significant problem. >> reporter: dr. christian thurstone and colleagues found that as marijuana is widely available in colorado, the number of d...

Plus, experts say seasoned users are less impaired with more in their blood. and newer users are going to be more impaired with less in their blood. this year, colorado state troopers have written nearly 230 citations for driving high. compared to over 3,100 for alcohol. >> people need to know that it is a significant problem. >> reporter: dr. christian thurstone and colleagues found that as marijuana is widely available in colorado, the number of drivers testing positive after fatal crashes dou...

>> thp dissipates relatively fast even in habitual users. >> if they fail a roadside test, we take them to a dui room and do a series of tests that take up to two hours to complete. >> reporter: it is possible to be pulled over high and hours late get a pass on the blood test. for now, pot o fish ya that toes settling in for the long ride. cnn, denver. it is the top of the hour. you are in the cnn news room. im martin savidge, great to be with you. 2014, not even four days old and the new year...