Don't misunderstand me -- our men and women in blue are a nice enough bunch but they tend to leave slips of paper at the end of their interactions with you -- usually resulting in money out of your pocket.
And while we're in the car -- hands-free telephoning is the only approved way to communicate with those who aren't in the car with you and texting while driving is a crime that comes with a heafty fine if you are seen and stopped by one of those people we talked about above.
However, there is no law against multi-tasking with food and non-alcoholic drinks while driving. I've never heard of anyone being pulled over and reprimanded for munching and slurping.
Cigarette/cigar smoking in any public building is strictly not allowed. Even smoking in the great outdoors is often frowned upon depending on how many other people (non-smoking people) there are around, especially children. If you look around you will find designated areas for smokers tucked far away from the rest of the breathing population.
It's hard to be a smoker in Washington State.
Now you may have heard the ridiculous report that it is LEGAL to possess and smoke cannabis within state boundaries. It is true.
Last November the voters said they were tired of being arrested for possessing an ounce or less of the plant. But like cigarettes, you can't smoke just anywhere. Other than in a private home, smoking weed anywhere else will get you in trouble.
Oh, and buying, selling or growing weed is still illegal. Don't ask me how you're going to possess it -- it's a mystery to me.
I do know that if you have a medical card saying that you need weed there are places you can buy it. Without a card -- you're on your own.
Have fun and stay safe.
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