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Poland: Drivers Entering From Germany Should Be Aware Of Cannabis Zero-Tolerance Policy
Drivers traveling from Germany to Poland must be aware of the differences between the two countries’ cannabis laws. More specifically, in Germany a new law setting up a maximum allowed limit of THC for drivers at 3.5 nanograms per milliliter of blood recently took effect. That’s equivalent to 20 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.
However, in Poland, cannabis is illegal, and a zero-tolerance policy is in place, writes Polski Obserwator, according to translation. A person caught with a joint in their car by the Polish police could end up in jail.
Lawyer Bernard Długosz told the Rbb24.de portal that if the THC content is less than 2.5 nanograms per milliliter, “it will be considered an administrative offense.” This type of offense carries a fine of at least 600 euros ($667.44) and a driving ban of six months to three years.
“Above 2.5 nanograms per milliliter, driving under the influence of marijuana is treated as a crime,” said Długosz. This offense carries a harsher penalty, such as a fine of several thousand euros, up to two years in prison and a driving ban of at least three to fifteen years.
The Polish police check the THC levels carefully and regularly. Ewa Murmyllo, the press spokeswoman of the police in Słubice said, “If we detect a positive result from a quick drug test, the driver will be …