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Can you get a DUI for driving high in Washington?

I’m driving on a road trip next month, and I don’t want to get arrested or get a DUI. Since marijuana is legal for everyone in Washington, will I get into trouble for smoking and driving?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While you’re right that cannabis is legal, you can still get a DUI for driving high in
Washington
. Washington is one of the only states that directly mentions marijuana in the list of prohibited substances under law.
However, it’s worth mentioning that driving while high is also illegal in every other state. As such, you would face the same severity of consequences no matter where you’re driving when you get pulled over.
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