I remember the days of driving stoned, or necking an E or a trip and hoping that I got to the party before I came up on it, maybe snorting a line of whizz before going out for a drive to get an extra rush....
Now I'm older and with the benefit of hindsight I realise just how lucky I was not to have killed myself or others by behaving so irresponsibly. Many people say that driving stoned makes them a better driver because you go slower. I don't think that's true. A paranoid, hazy driver is not someone that I'd trust my life to.
I am all for advertising campaigns but what is needed is more coppers in cars on the roads to ensure that driving standards are maintained. Let people enjoy a spliff at their leisure but don't drive stoned, and if you are caught, let the punishment be similar to drink driving.
Posted: 22/04/2008 at 13:26