The current legal limit for benzoylecgonine in the blood is disproportionately low, set at a level that does not accurately measure impairment. Benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, can remain detectable in the bloodstream long after the psychoactive effects have worn off. Our request is to raise this limit to 100mg/L to align legal thresholds with actual impairment, ensuring fair and just legislation.

The current legislation can unfairly penalize responsible individuals who are no longer under the influence but still test positive due to the metabolite's prolonged presence in the body. Research shows that benzoylecgonine can stay in the bloodstream for up to several days without any behavioral or cognitive impairment. A more realistic threshold of 100mg/L would mitigate this issue, allowing law enforcement to focus on truly impaired drivers.

Countries such as Canada have already implemented higher thresholds for similar substances, resulting in a more equitable legal framework that distinguishes between those who are genuinely impaired and those who are not.

By raising the benzoylecgonine limit, we can promote fairer treatment under the law, reduce wrongful convictions, and better allocate enforcement resources. This change will balance safety and justice, reflecting scientific understanding.

We urge the legislative bodies to consider the empirical evidence and adjust the benzoylecgonine limit in the interest of fairness and justice. Please sign this petition to help create sensible and science-based drug driving laws.