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Legal Marijuana can Still Spell Trouble for Drivers

Question: Here in Colorado marijuana was legalized.  Will this make any difference in regard to auto insurance?Answer:  Sure. You can get a DUI with pot, too, and your insurance company will definitely take notice of that.  (See " Pot legal?  You can still get a DUI ")One study estimates that Coloradans will consume 2.2 million ounces of marijuana next year once new laws go into effect. Hypothetically, if an abundance of pot smokers taking to the road causes crash rates to go up, premiums could rise for all Colorado drivers, not just those who partake.In November 2012, Colorado voters passed an amendment to the state constitution that basically set up the legalization of marijuana for personal use. Under Amendment 64 , Colorado residents over the age of 21 are legally allowed to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and cultivate up to six plants.This month, May 2013, lawmakers approved bills to officially regulate recreational marijuana use and sales - making Colorado the first state t...

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