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Can you get a DUI for driving high in Iowa?

One of my friends recently got pulled over and smelled like weed at the time. I’m not sure what will happen to him and I’m worried. Do you get a DUI if you get pulled over while you’re high in the state of Iowa?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes it’s possible to get a marijuana DUI if you’re caught driving high in
Iowa
. You can be charged with a DUI if you operate a vehicle with traces of THC in your system, even if the effects of the drug are long gone.
Potential consequences for a marijuana DUI in Iowa include:
  • Jail time from 48 hours to one year depending on the charge’s severity
  • A fine between $625 and $1,250
  • Loss of driving privileges between 180 days and one year
A DUI can also affect your car insurance rates. Luckily, the
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