I EXPOSED THE WORLD OF DRUG DRIVING

[@TheDWGThe]

Smoking weed and getting arrested for it after 5 days is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.

[@JaredBrown_hkuspgtr]

1000%

[@RykerFive5]

Google it - apparently it can be in your system for up to 90 days. Mental.

[@HugeYFronts]

Don’t smoke it then

[@mrlister2000]

Its still in your system and affecting you, what's ridiculous about that?

[@officialJoebiden]

@@mrlister2000 it does not affect you after around 6 hours after havining it after a day you are normal after 5 days you should not be arrested for it its a joke

[@RiperSnifle]

agree with the copper saying about driving drunk or heavily on drugs is dangerous to others, yes, but to even suggest weed in your system 5 days after smoking it would affect your driving is TOTAL, and utter bollocks.

[@hasan15555]

Im a medical cannabis patient and literally lost my driving license yesterday due to it being in my system. I drive for a living and have lost my job as a result.Even though medical cannabis is permitted. The judge and prosecution aint even have a clue about medical cannabis. The treatment for cannabis in this country is a joke look at others like germany canada and so on. Ukgov exports tons and tons of cannabis but still classes it as a class b drug absolute joke

[@DaleIrving-nj8nj]

So sorry to hear that bud. What a nightmare.

[@thewatcher9323]

you must be able to fight that if it's medical cannabis

[@wraithungs624]

if you are on MEDCIAL cannabis like @thewatcher9323 says "you can fight it" it will be removed but if you took it without the hospital medical team "cannabis programe" and this is not a easy thing to get on the Hospital one which is the only offical one in the UK that will cover you for driving, then its bad to take it even if you need it.. I have loads of really bad pains everywhere in my body took me nearly 6 years to find out what was wrong with me, some days i can not even get out of bed without help from my wife helping, i have my bad days and good days, guess what i went for the Cannabis hospital programme and i was not ill enough to be on it ! Yes i did alot of seaching and found out Boots sells the same thing but reading into it "nope you not covered to use it and drive".. its crazy specialy when you never get the high from it Cannabis Oil.. So do not take it from anywhere that sells it unless you are in the offical hospital one...

[@connorsherry6376]

Did you have your cancard on you ??

[@thewatcher9323]

@@connorsherry6376 do they even work

[@DannyFR30]

"While we are here, 7 people have been mugged, we are ignoring a missing child call. But don't you dare have a zoot at the weekend"

[@AI-Records24]

The police: let’s selectively enforce so we get the statistics and targets up but let’s only enforce shit that shouldn’t even be law

[@jp_g87]

Drug driving causing a death can lead to life impressment. But someone who stabs someone on the street is out in 5 years 🤨

[@yhelloh]

Exactly. Fifth gear did a cannabis driving test and demonstrated how much results change based on the user. One guy in the test did better stoned than sober lmao.

[@randomchannel5386]

You wouldn’t be saying that if a drink/drug driver killed a family member. Traffic officers police the roads. If you don’t like it don’t drive simple as.

[@AI-Records24]

@@randomchannel5386oh shut up no one is angry about them going after drink drivers as they ACTUALLY cause crashes and heartache. They are impaired. Someone who smoked 3,2,1 days ago or even the morning isn’t. Hence why having a a prescription provides a statutory defence against prosecution. None of that for drink is there?

[@jamie3356]

Devil's advocate here: The current tests for weed are flawed, they test for metabolites which are a signature that you've had it in your system, which is a retrospective affair. It's not an indicator of intoxication. As seen with Alex, you can be completely sober and safe to drive but because your body still has metabolites present you're classed as being intoxicated. I don't condone drug driving, but having been convicted days after smoking I can comfortably say that it's not as clear cut as "you have x in your system which means you're y". Cocaine users avoid detection after around 3 days but cannabis can be detected for up to 14 days in your blood, there's no way in hell that you're intoxicated or impaired after a 14 day cool off.

[@oler777]

Not in Washington state they'll take your blood and measure it in if anything is over 5 ng you're screwed. Ask me how I know and if you ever want to know what 5 ng of weed is. Picture 1 g now divide that by 100 Divide that by 100 now divide that again by 100 its bull

[@artics962]

Spot on

[@24alexash]

No doubt when weed is eventually legalized, they'll change how they test for it too. It wont be a 'THC detection', but rather detecting a certain quantity in your system just the same as alcohol currently is.

[@Brad8261]

100% agree. A spliff on the night will not leave you intoxicated the next day. Regular users can smoke all day and you’d never know they’ve smoked anything. I know from experience.

[@jamie3356]

@@24alexash Well, we currently have legal weed and it's used as a defence in court. I don't know the conviction rates on medicinal (legal) vs recreational (illegal), but the fact that people do indeed get their case thrown out on that premise is a bit unsettling to me. The effects of a legal and an illegal spliff are no different, yet the courts give allowances to those who've gone the legal route.

[@johnzara3131]

UK laws are dumb. Marijuana loses all its affects after 4-6 hours. How you going to detain someone that smoked the previous night or a couple days ago?!?!? Stupidity. I feel horrible for that fella in the golf

[@jacklingham6069]

exactly thats like detaining someone because they went out drinking two nights ago

[@crb003]

Uk laws are dumb, nothing new here

[@user-fq2cf6xf2s]

It's getting harder to find people who are actually over the limit and impaired so they find new ways to 'prove' impairment. The laws are there to generate convictions and criminalise the public under the guise of safety. Like many other laws these days.

[@johnlow810]

I can't believe this video to be honest. first of all a dramatized promotion for a police department, which is weird enough in itself, then he actually goes out with them and it's obvious they tested the lad in the golf just for the sake of the video. so he gets a ban on his license thanks to Mark. and Mark gets some nice content to put sad piano music over.

[@AI-Records24]

@@johnlow810I’m with you there. If he really wanted to “educate” people he should have told them all to get a script so they have a statutory defence against prosecution and can tell the pigs to go swivel.

[@RiskyDPS]

Meanwhile in Canada: «Please wait 3-8 hours before driving after inhaling cannabis»

[@zeroy]

Same in ireland, the road side detection used can only pickup if you used cannabis 8h ago, no more.

[@kylepasta]

I live canada and I'm always smoking weed, they have no clue.

[@Nitro365]

I’m in England and I can drive with thc in my system due to my medical exemption and my private cannabis prescrip

[@kaczik944]

Some countries have smarter policemen. Apparently the British and also the Polish police think that someone is still intoxicated after smoking weed the day before... Or 5 days before... It's all to show in their stats that they aren't useless so they can say: LOOK HOW MANY CRIMINALS WE'VE UNCOVERED!

[@Anonymouseys]

​@@Nitro365 Who told you that?

[@ThunderChunky101]

Imagine a regime that punishes people for being under the influence of something they're clearly not under the influence of.

[@thebeast9869]

Yeah being in the system means nothing the effects would go after a few hours

[@itsgambini99]

They're testing for usage not impairment which are two totally different things, there's not a doctor or scientist alive that would claim anyone is impaired days after smoking weed.

[@dvs21a]

Usage is also illegal.

[@epicmealtimefan93]

@@dvs21ano it’s not.

[@dvs21a]

​@epicmealtimefan93 yes it is. It is a class B drug. Possession is a criminal offence.

[@dm3953]

@@dvs21a You could have a medical precription for it, so no.

[@itsgambini99]

@@dvs21a A swab test is no indication of possession

[@rossgreen2867]

What utter bullshit. 4 days after a joint.

[@nukeboynn9970]

cry

[@XENUGOLFCLUB]

According to him…

[@mikewazowski5514]

No, no, didn't you hear it's five days 😂

[@cdereflex1900]

if you don't brush your teeth

[@Corndogger61]

“Yes I’ve committed crimes in the bedroom” 💀

[@MarkMcCann64]

👀👀👀👀

[@User8383-x]

This has two meanings

[@RocketDog73]

@@User8383-x - this is a family channel. Do not even go there 😂

[@mrchrisdavies]

Lock him up! 😂

[@qobikwezi656]

@@MarkMcCann64Officer Jane needs to charge you for going over the limit on this channel😂😂😂

[@Adamskiidu]

Mark McCannabis

[@hassanbham]

so funny 😂😂😂😂

[@MarkMcCann64]

😂

[@Aoocci791]

@@MarkMcCann64 do you need a vpn?

[@Suckwhamfarts-bled]

Nice video mark certainly makes you think about reconsiderinv your decisions however brush your teeth and scrub tongue and have good nights rest .do same in the morning and if u feel it in your eyes don’t drive. Same for any wild night tbh

[@stephenbarnes5341]

@@Suckwhamfarts-bled Think it stays in saliva even if you do the above.

[@JUSTcauseTWO1]

This is so daft. Someone who has smoked the day before, let alone 5 days before, isn't more dangerous on the road than anyone else. Stupid law ruining the lives of good people

[@rsf2619]

"good people" dont smoked weed then u crackhead

[@michaelcarmine9923]

Seriously wtf

[@AI-Records24]

@@rsf2619hell of a lot of people use weed medicinally. So they’re all crackheads are they? What about alcohol? Coffee? Cigarettes? Vapes? Paracetamol? Mr high and effing mighty.

[@Bathykolpian]

Imagine trying to justify illegal drug use

[@ryanlongley5052]

Don’t be driving if you’re a druggie then

[@I_am_Jesus_though]

Man this is what annoys me! A person can drink their brains out, get a good sleep, get stopped and they are all good. But a person has a few joints on the weekend, tested days later and they get banned or punished, horrible way of testing Ruining people's lives when they actually sober days

[@kushking5354]

Yupp 100% agree ,not to mention an intoxicating amount in one persons blood can be vastly different to a medical user or frequent consumer

[@alien-vx2bj]

alcohol is legal ,drugs are not.

[@ashleigh.]

@@alien-vx2bj I know people with medical weed prescriptions in the UK, that's legal

[@FF-pq2ex]

@@alien-vx2bj lol

[@FF-pq2ex]

@@ashleigh. if you have prescription you avoid all this bullshit

[@adamschannelofallsorts2190]

I’m a fully certified gas engineer been driving 20 years this year and got banned in April last year and lost my job and now even tho I have my license back I’m struggling to get employment my only choice now is to go self employed to carry working in my life long skilled job…….I don’t do drugs and drive I have before the drug tests but not to the point where I thought I was out of control or not sober enough to drive a more accurate test is needed

[@stressedworried8615]

Read your comment. How you doing? Did you start up self employed?

[@adamschannelofallsorts2190]

@@stressedworried8615 thanks mate I’m in the process now I have purchased a van and have insurance I’m registering my business with house of companies this week and sorting out my public liability insurance and gas safe registration I have the van booked in for sign writing and should have my business cards and leaflets packs in 4 days so now I have to get my brand out there and start doing some networking and marketing/advertising………….I will post my business website/social media accounts when I have registered my business with house of companies……👍

[@ragnarjakobsen7722]

I'm the same.. gas engineer, own business, mortgage etc. I went through it all in 2019 and because of covid I didn't get it back till near 2021. Awful times.. still recovering. Good luck mate.. things will get better 💪 the system is so bent

[@robs715]

I got pulled over whilst smoking a joint, failed the roadside test, taken to charing Cross police station for a blood test, 6 weeks later got a phone call saying I was under the limit and no further action would be taken. I still have no idea how that's possible seen as I was an all day everyday smoker at that point in my life. I don't smoke anymore. I get regular drug tests due to my job and it just isn't worth it anymore.

[@wraithungs624]

THX @robs715 you just saved someones life !

[@jayreed3954]

After seeing this vid I gave up.now spend the £400 plus I spent on weed per month on my new BMW. All because of this vid. Made me realise how my life would be fucked if I lost my licence.

[@robs715]

@@jayreed3954 that's it brother.

[@king187]

Hate to break it to ya but it seems to me that you might've been smoking ole reggie... Or was it in the 80's?? Because I definitely would've been arrested then and there!!!😂😂

[@robs715]

@@king187 I was arrested and then taken for a blood test. I immediately rang my plug upon my release and asked what on earth he had been selling me 😂 I'm putting it down to something to do with my metabolism maybe? Was genuinely a lovely bit of smoke! 🤣

[@PickyParfum]

Just last week a guy I grew up with was driving drunk and hit a motorcycle killing two people. NEVER drink and drive people!!

[@mikewazowski5514]

Valid point of course. Not entirely relevant here though.

[@jamesstephens5202]

Just revenue generating and the pigs dont care whose life they ruin. Its been proven there's absolutley no impairment after 8 hours even though it can be detected in your system for up to 3 weeks but if they put a limit on it they are basically saying its OK to take it. Decriminalise it or even better make it legal then put some proper sensible limits on place like other countries have. The tax and vat they could generate on weed in this country would be enormous.

[@24579william]

Don't do it so you don't end up funding the police as you claim about the revenue generated.

[@ResolvezDubstep]

I lost my drivers license on a thursday morning on my way to the goddamn gym because i smoked weed on the sunday before that. 4 Days, 3 of those i went to the gym and got a good sweat in, still showed up positive as they test for THC-COOH, because 'THC' itself only lasts for a few hours in your Saliva, but the THC-COOH can show up (depending on how much bodyfat you have) up to 14 days later. They don't test for safety on the road, they test to fill their bags with your misery.

[@weaselkenievil]

Absolute bs mate, that you went through I mean, no way were you a danger to anyone at that point. Straight up cash grab,very very harsh.

[@pietro6206]

Same exact injustice being played in italy..

[@MrDylanButton]

When you workout you burn fat which stores THC so I believe when they blood tested you that may have been why it came up positive. The working out would have made it more influentuial in your system, i think that may only apply to heavy smokers but its a thing to be aware about. I hope the wait for your license back isnt too bad 🙏

[@ResolvezDubstep]

@@MrDylanButton i did a bloodtest and with the superlow values they set i would of been 'caught' , however they let you take a saliva test and send that to the lab, it came back negative so i did not have to go to court, i did however lose my license for 15 days and had to provide a negative drugtest when i went to pick-up my license again 🥲.

[@thebeast9869]

Don't feel bad stupid policing ridiculous laws in place 👍

[@tombramwell_uk]

Your storytelling, scripting and graphics are superb mark! I forget I’m watching KZbin.. channel 4 like production levels! 🙌🏼

[@MarkMcCann64]

Thank you so much, comments like these mean the world to me and the team. Enjoy

[@ayoubmalla843]

@@MarkMcCann64Mark how much do you pay your cameraman and how much does it cost to produce videos like this ?

[@MarkMcCann64]

@@ayoubmalla843 It costs us way more to produce than we take in revenue haha, but the places KZbin takes us and the opportunities we get is priceless. Luckily I have a full time job in Engineering, so it all works financially, and thanks to people like yourself watching, it makes it all worth while. I have an amazing team and family support, so we keep going as we enjoy every second!

[@ayoubmalla843]

@@MarkMcCann64 that is amazing Mark, keep up the good work, I am just interested as I want to start a KZbin channel myself but have no clue or any guide what to expect from it financially and what it would cost me financially to produce videos like yours.

[@SakoRichards]

At first I heard “I’m gonna test you for cat piss”

[@Waiting_For_James_Mate]

I head cat piss

[@scissoroarscissoroar3214]

😂

[@DaDa-David]

Mark, just excellent fella - I was done for drunk in charge - changed my life badly, lost job (needed to drive) had to sell up a lot of stuff, then when down hill fast, depression, illness and so on. Anything that can stop just one or more people boozing or taking/doing any illegal non-prescribed, that you can say/show is proper positive! ATB Fella 🙂

[@THE_Vorthex]

In Germany we would ask: " Does that Police Cabin even have TüV ?!"

[@PatrickHemmes]

I was suprised that there was no seatbelt and other safety for the arrested person.

[@gges1605]

@@PatrickHemmes seatbelts can be used to harm yourself you should see the behaviour of some people when put in back of wagon it would stop surprising you that there is no belt.

[@andyjordan1223]

Not just drink and drug is getting bad but also People driving around sucking on nitrous oxide in balloons causing crashes or driving around like a bell end is getting bad aswell

[@MarkMcCann64]

Seems a big problem

[@rsturb01984]

Being sucked off by your Mrs whilst driving can also be a bigger problem to 🙈

[@JRRetroRebuilds]

drink driving is a diffent ball game to smoing and driving. the police are deluded to think that your unfit to drive 3 days after having one smoke! the law is driving whilst under the influence ie the effects of the drug or drink. you are not under the influence 3 days after having a smoke. I would put a big bet on not one RTA involving a stoned driver out of any random selection of rta stats. This country is a joke

[@thefiestaguy8831]

It's not the police you want to moan at... it's the lawmakers. They're doing the job they're asked to do. The law is passed and they're asked to enforce it. People complain when they don't do their job, then people like you complain when they do their job, so which is it? Can't have it both ways. Either you want it enforced or not, it can't be enforced only when it suits you and not enforced when it doesn't suit you.

[@Titansilber.540i]

In Bulgaria, you can smoke a joint and go for a drive 2 days after, and the drug test could still pick up on it, and your life will be ruined for the next 6-12 months, because that's how long it takes for a blood sample to be processed (there is only ONE approved laboratory in the whole country, that can conduct blood tests). During that time, you will be labelled a criminal, possibly fired from your job, have your car impounded, have your license taken, have relatives and friends think badly of you, and overall, have your life ruined. There was a guy, whose senior father died of a heart attack, because he was worrying too much that his son took the wrong path in life, his son also couldn't leave the country because of this. Police officers also refuse to undergo these same swab tests, yet it's standard practice for civilians. It's truly evil. I quit weed because of this, because if they make a swab test, and it comes back as positive, and then if the blood test comes back as positive as well, your car will be taken forever into the government's possession, if it's in your name. If it's in the name of a firm or business, you will need to pay a fine, amounting that of the value of the car....P.S Not to mention that these tests can react to medicine such as Nurofen, and many others, which most adults take in their daily lives (comes up as cocaine, fentanyl, THC etc.)

[@chriswynne448]

Or you can just bribe the cops with a few euro when they ask for your licence

[@Titansilber.540i]

@@chriswynne448 Wow, great advice! Totally not a major risk of getting fucked even more, if the cop decides not to take the bribe and report this. The best you can do if you have smoked/are worried something may come up on the test, is to refuse it, and get slapped with a 1000-2000 Euro fine, and lose your license for a year. Still not ideal, considering the average citizen makes about 600-700 Euro a month, but hey, better than having your car confiscated in addition to getting fined.

[@C90_Adam]

Can see you're putting a lot of effort into these 'investigation' videos Mark. Lots of subjects you can cover that people avoid discussing. Keep up the good work.

[@FunLovingCriminal_JB]

I passed my driving test having smoked several spliffs beforehand... I also passed my class 2 license having smoked several spliffs... So two separate examiner's a decade apart not only saw me fit to drive but I was able to pass a closely scrutinised examination under the influence of cannabis... I no longer smoke the stuff but at the time I was smoking it everyday from morning till night and never once had any issue whatsoever 👌👍🤔

[@gges1605]

it does change your reaction times but having said that so does old age. more importantly though not everyone can safely drive while on cannabis so even if you could that doesn't give a free pass to the idiot drivers that think they are safe but drive badly while on weed there needs to be a better way to determine fitness to drive.

[@FunLovingCriminal_JB]

@@gges1605 I 100% agree with what you've said... There should be a "reaction" time test and an "awareness" test or something similar... If your fully aware and have good reactions you should be safe behind the wheel of a car... During war, pilots are often given amphetamines to keep them alert during long hours of fighting... If you're under the influence of that stuff whilst driving then you'd loose your license... All that really matters is if someone is safe to driver or not... There are a couple of drivers where I work that have young babies at home and they look absolutely knackered when I see them... Currently there is no test for tiredness 🤷‍♂️

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@@FunLovingCriminal_JB Your logic is literally no different to the speed limit argument. Why does Mr smith, who is a class 1 advanced driver, who drives at high speed regularly, still have to do 60 in a 60, as does Mrs Miggins who drives once a month, is 78 years old and doesn't have much confidence or ability? It's a blanket rule, because otherwise they'd have to test each person seperately on a whole variety of roads to determine what speed they can safely drive on each type of road, it would then be ridiculously hard to enforce any speeding no matter how extreme.

[@FF-pq2ex]

I did my cat A motorbike test stoned helped so much to do it calmly lol

[@FF-pq2ex]

@@gges1605 it makes you more safe if anything

[@ricks3085]

Police are you not your friends!!!! Don't answer questions.( they are building a case on you) Don't consent to any search's or seizure's, including any tests or searches of your car! They can't do shit without reasonable suspicion!! So don't give it to them by giving up your rights so easily

[@DonnyRP]

Well said

[@kizzmiaz]

Film them always. I wish I'd had access to a video recording device and internet when I had a brush with the smug, lying arm of the law but unfortunately it was in the 80s.

[@leexgx]

Refusing the test at the roadside will Result in prosecution for drink driving and you need a lot of money to fight it (the machine at the station doesn't count they just bin it even if it blows zero) had a friend who had it happen to Them because he didn't want to do the road side test for 20 minutes because he had a normal Smoke so wanted to take the 20 minute delay just to make sure it didn't give incorrect result

[@king187]

I would but I'm black...

[@thefiestaguy8831]

"Don't consent to searces or seizures".... neither of those require your consent. Might want to study the internet law degree you got again. They need reasonable grounds to suspect, they don't need consent to search you OR your vehicle in England or Wales where PACE exists. You sound like the sort of person that thinks you can get out of anything by saying "I don't consent".... funny how these people "don't consent" until it benefits them, then suddenly they do consent.

[@MarkMcCann64]

Thank you so much for watching this video. It’s not my business to tell people not to take drugs. But it’s very clear that a lot of people are driving round above the legal limit without having any idea. Hopefully with this information now it can stop people being arrested

[@bigpotato7804]

Zero shot you actually got arrested. This was entirely staged in partnership with the police department. Maybe you did get arrested for real and your lawyers and judge had you make this video. Marijuana depending on tolerance has ZERO effect on how well you can drive. I personally have driven my car over 80,000 MILES THIS YEAR ALONE. ALL WHILST BEING “HIGH” on dispensary rosin and edibles. I have a condition called hyperhydrosis. Driving is one of the only things I cherish and enjoy in my life. My hands sweat a lot, they can easily slip on the wheel if I am not actively high. I am “high” more than I am sober, almost every hour of the day. I am used to the effects of THC and my brain and body have adapted to it so I do not become impaired, but rather enhanced. I can see clearer, my hands are dry and glide on the wheel seamlessly, I feel more in-touch with my car, the limits, and I’m more calm. I’ve avoided at least 20-60 accidents in my car this year that I do not believe most people would be able to get away from sober. I am not only able to drive just as safe as 99% of people sober, I am also able to push a car to the limits HIGH ON MARIJUANA in a track setting, balancing the car PERFECTLY in oversteer/ understeer conditions.

[@bigpotato7804]

I’ve corrected more oversteer and pushed my car to the limits more than most professional race car drivers drive their cars THIS YEAR. The ONLY thing I do ALL day is drive my car while under the influence of marijuana. I do not have a job. I drive a Porsche 991.2 GT3 with a manual transmission with full titanium exhaust. Put 80,000 miles on it THIS YEAR. NO ONE CAN CONVINCE ME MARIJUANA EFFECTS HOW YOU DRIVE. I have not only driven 80,000 miles in my GT3 this year (more than 97% of these cars have total in terms of milage). I have also tracked the car every other weekend while smoking full spectrum rosin and eating rosin infused edibles being one of the fastest people at my track CONSISTENTLY.

[@LORDofDUNSFOLD]

I don't think you really covered the point that the testing is flawed. There is no connection from testing to impairment. There is no basis in scientific fact used for these tests, it's merely a way to discourage drug use by ruining peoples lives, hence why these tests are not widely used in other countries

[@xeon4888]

LOL, just your usual sensationalist horseshit.

[@stevekenilworth]

i did use pot for decades for pain management, i went through a whole list drugs nothing worked . pot 40% pain gone, tablets not had better than 10% pain gone till very recent so no option to use but id cut down when planning to drive for a few days and day before id give 24 hours and must have a sleep. ive been told the meds im on now normally given to end of life because they very bad for health so unfortunately i start all over again try a med what works . im on a controlled drug an a class and even if over the gov limit as long as it what the doctor told me to take the dose and im in safe control of car its legal but im still careful i wait a while after first dose day so first high / buzz wears off and if not tires / sleepy im ok to drive, the high far stronger than pot but pain reduction not close. this is the letter law im going from on the gov website , Prescription medicines morphine or opiate and opioid-based drugs, for example codeine, tramadol. a whole list other meds. You can drive after taking these drugs if: you’ve been prescribed them and followed advice on how to take them by a healthcare professional. and they are not causing you to be unfit to drive even if you’re above the specified limits so those the laws what apply to me now but now driving stress free as no pot in system and wipe dose not detect what drug the doctors gave me as the test for pot and cocaine, so now on controlled drug i can drive but i must monitor myself to make sure i stay safe. whats mad is a lower class b drug high risk of a ban even if you took a good amount time with non but what classed as a class i can. at least im not stressing now when out because only drive when safe too but stick to this bit law and they are not causing you to be unfit to drive even if you’re above the specified limits so those the laws driving is more enjoyable now even tho before i had no high when driving but now i do but cannot complain

[@ashley_neal]

Great job on dealing with this subject how you did Mark 👊

[@ricardo1378]

What a load of horseshit that poor fella was targeted that day. That was very unfair!!!

[@thefiestaguy8831]

Targeted? He chose to smoke it.... I don't know how you think he was "targeted".... ultimately cannabis is still illegal so if they can smell it wafting from your vehicle you're likely to get stopped. If you get stopped for any other reason and they smell it or you admit to using it then the outcome is likely to be the same - possibly tested for it. Next you'll be claiming it's "entrapment".

[@89tothbianka]

Everybody's targeted by the police, they're not your friends

[@roflcar100]

This system is so outdated how can you get done for it even 3-5 days after you last smoke, it literally wears off within few hours

[@jack6450]

100%. I’d love to see which study these nameless “chemists and scientists” have released that this guy seems to be referring to without citation here 18:40. Maybe it’s just the editing here but this interview seems awfully vague for a solicitor.

[@leexgx]

​​@@jack6450probably putting him self at legal risk here

[@fractal4284]

this is the most insane thing I have ever seen getting arrested when you're completely sober but just because you're still testing positive wtf

[@sub40hz]

Tests should be freely available for you to independently check yourself.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

A test still doesn't mean you're safe to drive. People who get stopped with alcohol in their system, but are under the drink drive limit are still advised not to drive, because it's still a risk and as you know it's going to delay somewhat any reaction you have. Additionally if you are involved in an accident the fact you have consumed alcohol will also play a factor in any subsequent proceedings (whether over the limit or not). Also a lot of insurance policies specifically state they will NOT pay out for collisions where you are under the influence of drink or drugs, mine states this too. I had to make a claim on my policy only last week and I was asked this very question, and was also asked whether I was using my phone at the time of the collision.

[@RyansBlock]

this is ridiculous of the U.K. it's inhumane to say the least, 5 days after consumption, you're putting him through all of this...

[@mattfrancisofficial]

I lost my licence for 17 months after failing the roadside swab test! I hadn’t smoked for days at this point. 12 month ban for smoking and driving and another 5 months on top for having a passenger with me in the car (he was older than myself and a regular cannabis smoker himself who was aware I had smoked that week as it was with him) Due to where i lived at the time it affected my life massively leaving me with no ways of getting to work or even to get my weekly shopping. I agree with the system that smoking and driving is a serious and dangerous decision to make but as many have stated in these comments… nobody smokes and feels the effects 3 days later! Theses tests still need to be in place, however, it needs to be more accurate to when the the drug was consumed before they make convictions and essentially ruin peoples lives or massively disrupt it for a period of time. They had good intentions by creating this swab but the execution of how it works and plays part in convicting people is absolutely ridiculous.

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

How come they pulled you in the first place?

[@mattfrancisofficial]

@@Manos-de-Piedra Simply because they noticed 2 young lads in a car. “looking suspicious” was the reasoning they used.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

@@mattfrancisofficial Don't actually need any reason legally. But usually there is one. Also the main issue isn't them enforcing it, it's people choosing to consume an illegal drug and then drive, whether that be 1 minute or 1 week later. If you want to use an illegal drug that's fine, but you can't expect sympathy when you get caught out. Nobody forced the cannabis into you, and nobody forced you to drive either.

[@martyotherhopkins1663]

Big problem is the testing It tests for byproducts from smoking in the blood Not impaired It’s like testing for alcohol three days later and charging u

[@eks_graffiti_art]

Someone (policeman) told me there are different levels of cannabis in the system which can be detected, there is an advanced test for this which is very expensive compared to the regular testing completed. This means many would, in effect, pass the test. The policeman even said it would halve the numbers of convicted drivers, which would reduce the revenue provided to the police by the government for drug driving. If this is true, it goes to show the process is commercially driven. On the other hand, it's very difficult to draw a line where the testing should and shouldn't be conducted, but it's clearly driven with a budget and return on investment in mind.

[@HarrisWinskill]

It’s just a blood test they do the limit is still rediculas lay low

[@thefiestaguy8831]

Nothing to do with revenue. I serve in the largest force in the UK. Almost no officers on team have drug wipes and ONLY traffic officers have them. We regularly stop suspected drug drivers but don't have a wipe, and traffic are rarely available to bring one down. The last time I saw one being used it was a sample taken and then placed into a large box with a small computer inside it, contained within a hard plastic case, it took several minutes and confirmed the offence. Apparently this bit of kit was very expensive but is more accurate than the small plastic wipes you see here. Oh, and money raised in fines from the police actually goes to the treasury, not the police. How the treasury then divvy it up each year is up to them. In my experience only a very small percentage of people stopped whereby they are suspected to be under the influence of drugs, actually get tested for it.

[@Michael666CA]

Typically, THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, is detectable for up to 90 days in hair, anywhere between 1 day to a month or longer in urine (depending on how often the individual uses it), up to 24 hours in saliva, and up to 12 hours in blood.2 How Does Your Body Process THC? THC is absorbed into various body tissues and organs (e.g., the brain, heart, and in fat) or metabolized by the liver into 11-hydroxy-THC and carboxy-THC (metabolites). About 65% of cannabis gets excreted through feces and 20% leaves the body through urine.1 The rest is stored in the body. Over time, THC that is stored in body tissues is released back into the bloodstream, where it is eventually metabolized by the liver.1 In chronic marijuana users, THC builds up in fatty tissues faster than it can be eliminated, so THC can also show up on a drug test many days or even weeks after an individual uses it.4 From: Americans addiction center.

[@Titansilber.540i]

I've been smoking for like 6-7 years pretty much few times a day, every day, and I quit about 3 and a half months ago. Would that still be in my saliva and bloodstream you think? Keep in mind, I workout daily, sweat a lot, and generally have a fast metabolism.

[@Mistawes]

It can still show positive, but there's no chance a user is still impaired 4 days later. The limit is set way too low, so people who aren't even impaired get stung.

[@Piffaliff]

​@@Titansilber.540iI would think you would be clear by now then bro

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

​@Titansilber.540i urine or hair would be the most likely to show positives, but even then you're outside the positive test for urine window by about 2 months on the low side. But hair varies. If you get it cut a lot and wash it a lot, it's probably out. Blood you're in the clear and saliva leaves about as fast. Unless you've lost a lot of weigh recently, which may affect things, but that also varies.

[@Titansilber.540i]

@@Rev.Match.Reviews I see, thank you. Not worried about hair or urine, as the roadside tests are saliva swabs only, and then a blood test.

[@Platypus_Warrior]

I was caught drunk driving by the Police in France once. They knew I wouldn't pass the test. After a while checking my profile, potential past convictions etc... (they was none) they said : "We know you drunk too much and you won't pass the test so you will follow us to the next parking lot over there and sleep in your car, we will check during the night if you moved. If you do so, we will get you at your place soon or later" The day after this, I took my scheduled flight to a 6 years journey around the world. If it wasn't for their clemency, my life would have not changed for the better the way it did. Not saying it was right or wrong but that's what happened

[@MongrelM]

Same happened to me in the UK.... the police officer asked me how many beers I had consumed and I was honest and said "four pints in the last hour" ...... he said "I dont have a breathalyser in my car so you have a choice. 1 Park up and walk home or 2 I can call for backup with a test kit... what's it going to be sir ?. I said Im walking ! and he replied I'm on shift till 06:00 (this was at 8pm) if your car has moved before I come off shift I'm coming to your house and we will do the breathalyser test at your home. What a decent copper. I shat myself and never drank drove again. I'm now 60 ad this happened when I was 28 years old. There are good coppers .... just the bad twats pisssed with power that get most officers a bad name. Drink driving is bad...really bad (cannabis not bad 1 day after consumption).... but officer discretion saved my career and reputation.

[@Platypus_Warrior]

@@MongrelM I read you well. Personally I never drunk drive again either after that. I remember a documentary on YT from a retired traffic cop in thee US who explained that he retired from police because drunks look for problems and speed while driving. People who smoke too much are too cautious and drive too slow. reason being, productivity is more impacted by cannabis than alcohol. Thank you for your reply

[@FF-pq2ex]

legends , I got caught by French police on border with a joint , they left my joint on the hood and told to go back into Switzerland xD

[@FF-pq2ex]

@@MongrelM lucky geezer

[@MrHonist1]

0 tolerance on even cannabis is so weird to me, I've smoke cannabis for 30 years, got my drivers license under the influence of cannabis, my exam was taken under influence and i got complimented on my reaction speed and competency. I was able to avoid an accident and was able to brake before the instructor. So i feel like they should do a competency test added to the drug test. 0 tolerance on cannabis is just to extreem in my opinion. Its also proven that the cannabis test is oversensitive, there is only one manufacturer and its a monopoly, strange things going on with that as well.

[@davidchaplin8619]

This is mental and blows my mind people are getting done 2/3 days after smoking its unbelievable. While they are sober. The law needs to change i can't believe people are getting done 5 days after smoking this is inasne , i am actually shocked.

[@jameybarrentine8020]

That is Insane How about drinking. Drinking is the worse

[@wraithungs624]

@@jameybarrentine8020 Would you say that if someone just killed your family member if they where over the limit on a roadside drug test even if its was over 5 days ? i am going to say you be mad drug/drink is as bad as each other...

[@mikewazowski5514]

​​@@wraithungs624I know your question wasn't for me but let me respond. Yes I would be very angry, obviously. But if I had access to all the facts (none that have been present here), I would reason it was five days ago & that wouldn't have been the cause, so...

[@callumdean]

I've never and will never smoke weed but I have drunk driven alot of times in the past. It doesnt seem major in the moment but when you see videos like this, it puts it into perspective. Losing my licence would be hell

[@Fatz666]

'He tried to do a right, right...... But done a straight straight' 😂😂😂😂

[@Jackfinn456]

This is really important for those of us who are currently learning to drive or just passed their driving test to not get carried away on a night out and then drive after.

[@smoorey5258]

Having been in a RTC due to a wreckless drunk and under the influence back in December 2023 with the case still going on. It effects you in so many ways being on the receiving end

[@MarkMcCann64]

Thanks mate. Totally

[@specialboye4910]

Whys nobody talking about how unfair the test is then? I've been smoking for years and you're saying the only way i can pass this test at the roadside is to quit for months then never touch it again, ever? Totally fucked up

[@Wayne-R-]

Your missing the point that’s it’s illegal 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@James-P96]

Kleaner mouthwash £15 quid a bottle passed many drug tests with it 👍

[@I_am_Jesus_though]

​@@Wayne-R- mate we don't live in a dictatorship. You can't lock someone up because they consume an illegal substance, that's nuts. The test should be debated on how stoned you are or not, not if it's in your system. Imagine an alcohol test that determines whether alcohol is in your blood, everyone be failing that

[@adam.677]

If you ever get pulled over and drug tested you have to claim when you saw the blue lights you panicked and swallowed the weed. It's called post consumption. Just Google it pal 👍

[@NGT4LIFE]

​@@Wayne-R-not if you get a cannabis prescription. Yes you can get them in England now.

[@kierancleall1426]

It's odd how weed is illegal yet the uk is the biggest producer of legal weed in the world

[@mikewazowski5514]

It's a wildly established fact that the Government isn't here for the benefit of its people. No, it's here to keep us in check, all while they line their pockets.

[@cephasmakuzva]

This was such an educational video and a video I believe that people needed to see. You will and have saved lives because people will watch this and think twice before deiving in a car drunk or on drugs.

[@charliewood6616]

“Really nice lad, really hardworking lad, really nice guy” So anyway we ruined his life for no reason

[@thefiestaguy8831]

More like enforced the laws they are asked to enforce. People complain when they don't do their jobs, then people want them to turn a blind eye and not do their jobs? Which is it? Do you want them to enforce the law or not? Where do you draw the line? Does a theft become an "acceptable crime" now? Should they just let it happen because Mr Smith on KZbin says it's not a good use of their time. Why should the police, only deal with crimes that YOU think are worth enforcing? Are you going to be the one stood there defending the officer at a misconduct hearing when they are about to lose their job, for NOT doing their job properly and being negligent? Should he allow a drink driver who was over the limit to simply drive off because you said so? I think you get my point. If you want it to change, you go and lobby the lawmakers. The officer here is doing what is expected of him, enforcing the traffic laws that exist.

[@darrenclose2853]

Mark, this is an exceptional film. WELL DONE. I spent a lifetime dealing with the consequences of poor driving and live with the horrors of what I've seen.

[@nooneelse1837]

We love you Mark stay strong 💪, I get paranoid everyday I ride my e-scooter while high 😂

[@justinmilsom7990]

Great video @MarkMcCann64 i had no idea weed was still detectable even 14 days later. Every parent should highlight this to their kids of driving age, as a moment of fun with pals could have dire consequences for their licence and lively hood. Keep up the great channel 👍

[@yariav]

Thanks for doing it, I lost my cousin her husband and their baby 9 days before her 2 years old birthday by drunk driver that hit them in 126 miles an hour when they wait for green light, the driver got 32 years in jail with out the opportunity of parole so his 2 kids will be in their 30 the next time that they will see him out of Jail and he kill his best friend too and his other friend will walk again, please do not drink and drive, thanks for this service I love you for a life time🙏

[@MarkMcCann64]

sorry to hear that. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@wraithungs624]

I know how you feel, i lost my brother to a drunk driver, i understand people want to take drugs, drink but yous must think when is it really safe to back on the road, if you in a car/van/motorbike etc, hey why not get a home test kit ? Would you still go back on the road if you just tested positive at home ?

[@luketregloan]

So good of you to do this Mark. Some people don’t realise that it can happen to them. And what it can do to other people. And glad you didn’t get arrested.

[@Noname30000]

I’m 30 years young and still hoping for the day to see this plant not be taken so seriously. Treat it the same as alcohol at least.

[@dannyrobinson3480]

This video really hit home for me. I had no idea cannabis stays in your system that long. Without saying too much you have very positively influenced my life and potentially saved me from a monumental f##k up. Thank you, the least I can do is subscribe eh!

[@TheBerendir]

So a girl who I know was not only a dealer but also a user of heroin crack cocaine and cannabis multiple times daily. She talked her poor unsuspecting mum into letting her drive her car, insured but on a provisional. Her mother obviously didn't know about the drugs but let her use her car on the condition that she has someone besides her at all times who fits the criteria for driving with a provisional. One evening she decided to take mum's car and drive somewhere alone ( telling her mum that X person is coming with her so she is legal)). Unbeknownst to mum she had been paying someone to get in with her when she picked the car up and then dropping them off at home and driving alone with no L's. She'd been doing this for a few months but as you can guess in that lifestyle, there's a lot of animosity and she was either A... Grassed up or B an informer for the police. I say this because the evening in question she apparently passed a lot of police cars on the way to dropping her friend off and literally 100 yards after she was alone and illegal they swooped on her. She has mummies car impounded but strangely the test Mark had came up negative??? ( I guess it could be a faulty test but even then that's still bad). Makes you wonder... Also don't do drugs or drink and drive, imagine killing someone and having to live with it, never mind the hurt you are putting the family through!

[@zacrushton2399]

You probably grassed on her just like you did now putting her buissness all over youtube comments 😂

[@zacrushton2399]

On a serious note people who drive round selling drugs on a provisional licence are not hard to catch it's not a conspiracy it's inevitable 😂😂😂😂

[@TheBerendir]

@@zacrushton2399 You could be right , but considering she died in 2019 maybe not eh!

[@TheBerendir]

@@zacrushton2399 Oh and the fact every other dealer I knew would panic if the police pulled up on their drive but she said " Don't worry they haven't come to bust me" then proceeded to go outside lean in the passenger window and have a nice chat with the filth for a few minutes, and the fact she was boasting about how she got to use the gym in the local nick and they brought her magazines also doesn't sit right with me! And my dad was the biggest dealer in my local area in the mid to late 80's before it all backfired, I suppose I'm grassing him up? (He died in the early 200's broke and outcast from all his posh mates he was supplying and helping out financially until they all got dragged into the nick when he was bust, every one of them apart from a few, what they termed 'wrong uns' dropped him straight in it. Also it's strange how the photos of his parties that contained the pc and wpc that used to visit were lost! We need the police because who does your elderly mother called when she's mugged but they're all in it together. Don't believe me if you like but the wives cousin is a traffic bobby and when he was applying he dropped his own mother in it for no road tax. Oh and he also performed a citizens arrest. He was bullied at school too. Maybe not all of em where but I reckon it's in the 80 percent arena!

[@neilwalton7955]

Good Video, as a HGV driver I see some stuff on the roads. Keep up the good work. Thanks for allowing myself and my daughter to get a selfie at Silverstone.

[@twiggy6498]

What a brilliant video, drug and drink driving isn’t taken seriously by people anymore especially people in there 20s in this day and age… as my girlfriend is a police officer i hear horror stories on a daily of when things go wrong! This video is brilliant and I hope it reaches the right audience. Nice one mark

[@gerardsitja]

This law needs to be reviewed

[@Rev.Match.Reviews]

Grooming gangs? Naw you lads are good! Driving 3 days after smoking something that affects you only for a couple hours? Straight to jail.

[@stephenbarnes5341]

Great video Mark, your work around the criminality side of driving has to be applauded lately, a real eye opener! Not to mention these people drive our insurance costs up too.

[@ZingZingNZ]

I've been a daily smoker for 20 years. I dose not affect me, at all! The testing is not accurate to find under the influence. Not one of these drug tests will be able to detect if your under the influence but only show if you use.

[@MedicalNeptune]

Mark, as an addiction medicine physician for over 22 years, I can say it not only severely affects the individual involved, but it also severely affects the entire family and everyone that surrounds the person affected/arrested.

[@MarkMcCann64]

Yes, we have seen that, hopefully people will now be a bit more educated of how and when they might be in trouble

[@IamAl3ks]

1:56 I hope Jane liked the joke 😂😂

[@whysopanda]

i bet she didn't cus its probably true 🤣

[@MarkMcCann64]

😂😂😂

[@rcmakingtracks18]

It's a good thing you've done bringing it to peoples attention. But I agree after five days is very harsh.

[@FoxyEmGee]

If this was about drink driving I would not be commenting... but two days after a spliff?!? Nothing less the corrupt policing! They should saving life's by removing knifes off our street.... They should be helping citizens out by investigating reported crimes... For those who know know

[@jayreed3954]

Mark, Watching this video frightened the life out of me.Seeing this really made me think about how my life would be affected by losing my driving licence. My life would be ruined and I would lose everything. I been smoking cannabis on and off for 30 years. Having a few spliffs in the evening to chill and relax is something I look forward to everyday. I'd never have one if I knew I was going out and I'd never drive after I'd have one. The next morning I'd feel fine and drive to different job addresses. I need my tools everyday and could not manage if forced onto public transport. Just because my eyes look fine and my vehicle don't stink of week don't mean that police officer won't throw a random test at you. I would lose my license for sure. I've had a pretty rough time and pulled my life together and worked my arse off to save a deposit for my house . I got there and now happy and loving my life. To lose it all for a spliff would honestly put me in a bad place and I'm not sure if I could go on,after all I'd been through. I watched this video 5 days ago now and frightened me into throwing my weed down the toilet and not smoked since. A few sweaty nights and feeling lethargic for a week is a small price to pay while I wait for the cannabis to leave my system. Honestly Mark I feel your video could of saved my life And truly grateful to you and the police for making this feel so real. I want you to know you have saved at least 1 person by making this and you should feel proud. All the best to you sir. Massive respect to you.

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

Have you stayed off it?

[@jayreed3954]

@Manos-de-Piedra Yes my friend.and feeling better everyday.gotta get through a few sweaty nights at first .smoked a few more cigarette to compensate but now moved onto vapes.dont wanna smoke vapes too long as full of chemicals so lowering the Mg,s week by week to wean myself off the nicotine. Wanna give up totally to save myself ££. Saved so much already.few more months of saving,im buying a myself a new car. Getting my life back together. Go 4 it bud. Think of your life. Good luck. U can do it.

[@RichCurtisDJ]

Clickiest baitiest video of the year

[@RB_50000]

Its for educational purposes mate

[@siakadave]

What an amazing video this is Mark! I, myself don't use any substances like these myself but I know people that do, and rest assured I will be sending them this video to try and make sure they see the light of day. I don't judge people for wanting to use these kind of substances, but they really do need to think about things.

[@kylewordpress398]

I'm not sure why people are disliking this. Highly informative video, good job.

[@Medicat-ED]

Worth mentioning, if someone is using for a health condition, they may be entitled to it on prescription. Also comes with the legal defense for being over the prescribed limit.

[@Charlie1776_]

Thank you Mark for raising awareness on this very important issue.

[@BillyBobThornt0n]

That is so crazy. In America in most places, two hours after smoking , you are good. Sounds like there is zero cut off levels. Didnt think id ever say im glad i live in America, but her i am. 😊

[@GooberProject]

damn i didnt know i could hate the police more than i already did

[@Motorsportqueen]

Mark this series of vidoes you are bring out are so important to the community and hopefully will get through to those who think they know it all to learn its not that easy. Keep up the good work

[@MarkMcCann64]

I hope so too, thanks Pal. I think so many people don’t know, I had no idea

[@jonnyboy4340]

So well constructed and informative. Keep up the great work.

[@MarkMcCann64]

Thanks Jonny

[@samdaviesbmx]

This happened to me. Lost my licence, my job, my mental health was affected as driving is meditative for me. Insurance is now genuinely unaffordable. The system is out to get people for no reason and I've been a victim of this stupidity

[@Liam-iu8ti]

Don't rare this, weed does not cause crashes at all. Police are a joke

[@Drcox222]

Thanks Mark for highlighting this I hope it's a wake up for many people before it's too late for the many.

[@ProMilkshake]

Cant wait for the street racing video you must have in the works Mark. I remember seeing you out with cameras in your Clio RS.

[@MarkMcCann64]

Coming soon!

[@theoculpin8577]

so sad seeing people’s live being ruined due to archaic police tactics

[@MarkMcCann64]

but hopefully the knowledge at least will save some licenses

[@FF-pq2ex]

@@MarkMcCann64 who even needs a license xD what world are you guys living in

[@karlsmiler87]

The way you go about these videos educating people and showing real life and what actually happens is brilliant mate, amazing work by you and your team. Better than any mainstream channel on tv

[@MarkMcCann64]

Appreciate that Karl, thanks for the lovely comment

[@jamesdupont4043]

I find that the THC tests are not accurate in the sense that THC is stored in the fatty cells of your body . That being said you will show a positive even when you have not had it in a long while and that’s not fair to some people who use it properly ie not while driving. In like alcohol after a short while it’s metabolized and won’t show up . And if that’s the case they deem it because it’s in your system and even after time it’s not affecting you so if that’s the case you should not take tynol or anything because that alters your state according to the government.

[@thefiestaguy8831]

This HAS been the case for years, just many people are not smart enough to realise it. ANY drug, legal or not, can have consequences later down the line should you be involved in a collision, especially if it results in a serious injury or is fatal. The real deluded ones are the people who think it's acceptable to drive around dosed up on codeine or some other drug, and when they crash after falling asleep at the wheel go "It's not my fault, I'm taking medication". Of course it's your fault. You put the legal drug into your system, and you then made the decision to drive. In the same way that a drink driver makes the decision to drink and then get in their car and drive. People nowadays take no accountability for their own actions, make excuses and blame everything on everyone else.

[@WayneEvans-g5z]

The BBC did a documentary a few years back regarding cannabis and the length of time it was present in your body . The guy who was in the documentary was tested daily after quitting it was 30+ days before he tested negative for cannabis. Even third party inhalation of cannabis could show up in your blood stream/ urine sample . Great video

[@MyNameIsMyName.]

I really enjoy your content Mark. In Canada weeds legal. The province I’m in you have to wait 6 hours… the UK doesn’t mess around.

[@stueg]

Grear content and as always, informative and a bible for pitfalls we could all fall short on. From car key cloning to scams and now drug driving. Very varied and super helpful whilst making for great viewing. Thaks to you and the team for taking the time to create excellent uploads 🙏

[@Michael666CA]

That's Methed Up.

[@MarkMcCann64]

Genius 😂

[@A90Ross]

When my mate got caught, he went to the station, got his bloods took, got too back to his car and was told he was okay to drive (2 hours after being caught)

[@jack6450]

This occurred to me as well. So they arrest you for driving after smoking three days ago, take bloods and then release you within 24hrs while you’re presumably still over their arbitrary limit, free to drive again??

[@thefiestaguy8831]

Bloods get sent off to the lab. This takes a long time due to lab submission times and a backlog of samples to be tested. I know of cases where it has taken 3 months for a blood sample to be tested. No doubt you would complain if the police said "You can't drive until the lab results are back, might be 1 week, but in reality more likely to be 3 months"... "Even though we can't prove you're guilty now, you still can't drive until then". The evidence isn't there to charge you there and then, even then until convicted you aren't banned from driving. Thus even drink drivers once arrested and charged, and once sobered up and then released from custody, can continue driving (they can't legally be charged whilst drunk, so kept in a cell until sober). It would be a huge breach of your rights for them to send off bloods to the lab and then tell you, that you aren't allowed to drive for likely months until the results are back. There is no conclusive evidence of the offence at that time as they're awaiting lab results.

[@PhilBingham92]

This is madness... genuine madness. Guys life has been pulled apart for smoking several days ago?? Disbelief here

[@MarkMcCann64]

Hopefully knowing how long its stops in system will save a few more people from being in trouble

[@mkkravist11]

Mark will be flogging the next ‘Protect & Survive’ commercial. Dear me, is he a spokesperson for the just say no campaign now????

[@Scoobywoo7447]

You can smoke and drive in the uk if you have a medicinal cannabis prescription.

[@davej6335]

Your ‘investigative journalism’ videos are simply fantastic! Well done to the whole team!

[@garethbutterfield9201]

This is exactly what youtube has always needed Mark. Proper automotive consumer journalism. Your recent videos have been superb, and they're getting better. I've always found you entertaining, but I think you've found your calling. Well done. From a fellow journalist.

[@thedetailingchannel2362]

This happened to me, just finshed a joint in my car, just to be stopped and tested, failed the drug test, failed the blood test, passed the visual sorioty test in the cells, had a doctor come in for a medical, he passed me, but it was in the courts hands, In court I was looking at a 3 year ban, luckily they made a mistake with the statements and the way they cautioned me etc and it got dropped. Safe to say i haven't smoked weed in 3 years now. That was my wake up call wasn't worth it, loosing your license effects everything.

[@Mistawes]

Cannabis doesn't impair the same as drink or other drugs though. You're not still impaired 2-3 days later, if you even reach that level at all. You can have a cannabis prescription and you're fine to drive, but without a prescription youre banned.. So it's not like XTC or LSD or alcohol which ruin motor skills. Being tired is worst than being stoned.

[@toejarmn2762]

It’s not the prescription that protects you… it’s the ‘yes, I use cbd oil daily for my x injury.’ Don’t say you’ve smoked cannabis 🤦‍♂️

[@Mistawes]

@@toejarmn2762 that's certainly worth trying. But if you can get a prescription, that's the only 100% legal protection ATM.

[@AI-Records24]

@@toejarmn2762it is the prescription. That provides what’s called a statutory defence, so you can refuse road side tests and be on your way. “I use CBD oil” won’t work..

[@officialJoebiden]

@@toejarmn2762 what ?

[@masterwatch]

Mark's videos are very good and informative. The Police deserve a lot more respect from the public.

[@maddog2228]

🇬🇧 if you smoke you definitely need to get some Celtic mist mouth spray pass police swab test 😊

[@malcombe7001]

CB12 mouthwash, one hour from a bong, nada.

[@AI-Records24]

Just get a script then you’re covered. No worries just buy 10g every 8-12 weeks to keep it looking legit, then keep your stuff in script pack.

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Or keep a bottle of cbd oil in your car.

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@@toejarmn2762 not gonna work they will still blood test you