'Hours, not days': Concerns around enforcement grow in Sask. for roadside cannabis testing

Concern is growing around roadside THC testing, cannabis use and driving in Saskatchewan.

Concern is growing around roadside THC testing, cannabis use and driving in Saskatchewan.

In recent weeks, online forums on websites like Reddit or Facebook have gained additional followers and attention, with many people asking questions around cannabis usage, fearing they could be penalized.

"We have a lot of people coming in here and as a result, we have seen a massive increase of people coming in and telling us that they have had their vehicle impounded and their license suspended for three or more days," Mike Bartlett, owner of The Gras Shop, a hydroponic and garden supply store, said.

Bartlett is a member of "Saskatchewan SGI Cannabis Victims," a Facebook page that began less than a month ago and has gained more than 300 members who are sharing experiences of being asked to provide a roadside fluid sample by police officers.

When someone can drive after consumption, how long a user needs to wait before getting behind the wheel and what amount is allowed are all topics many people feel are not made clear.

In Saskatchewan, a positive oral fluid sample results in a suspended licence for at least three days, a vehicle impoundment for three days and four demerit points.

One common theme among users of the Facebook page is the belief they shouldn't have been penalized after providing a sample.