Neighbor smoking weed in public - What to do?

[pickenup]

Could he be smoking in his car BECAUSE his parents will not let him smoke in the house?

[Roger Ronas]

When you see him smoking, go over and ask for hit and chill out.
There are alot of smells out there that are worse than weed.

[PugnacAutMortem]

Do nothing is not an option. There are kids walking by this crap constantly. I am not putting up with this and I refuse to mind my own business and let these assholes take over the street and prevent kids from playing. Maybe I should set up a shooting range out front then, you know since guns are legal and all. I can overlook the small if they can overlook the sound.

I do see them drive away from time to time after stinking up the hood. I am thinking the cops can deal with it for now and see where that goes. I know other neighbors on the street are noticing this too so perhaps we tag team this thing.

Yep, a mild odor is absolutely the same as a lethal projectile in a neighborhood. I know you were kidding but your exaggeration is more than ridiculous. And yes, doing nothing is an option. It's always an option. Whether it's a good option or not depends on the situation. If you HAVE to say something I would stay along the lines of what Gilpin said. That is unless you like your home insurance premiums increasing all the time from all of the claims you will need to file because of the vandalization.

It's pot, it's not an ISIS sleeper cell. Have a Coke and a smile and chill out.

[Irving]

I'm with Pug and Gilpin Guy. People do things in my neighborhood at all times that I could come completely unhinged over. I don't because I realized that there will always be purple doing things you don't like, and if you try to confront then all head on, you won't have time for anything else and will turn into "that guy" in short order.

Plus, I'm not great with confrontation and nearly always go about it wrong because by the time something bothers me enough, I'm beyond pissed and not thinking clearly. I can name specific times when I've confronted people doing things that they should have known better, I completely lost my shit, blew up at them, and the only reason the situation didn't competed spiral out of control each time was because 1) I came at them completely out of left field like a crazy person and they were too off guard to react until later, and 2) them being off guard put them in the situation of being the person with the calmer head. By getting upset and forcing an issue head on, I inadvertently relinquished control of the situation to the other party, which was the last thing I wanted to do.

All that said, you have to back up a little bit and realize a couple of things. First, it's not nearly as dire as you'd like to think. Kids holding their noses dies not mean they can't play. Kids will hold their nose at your favorite food. That doesn't mean they are being harmed out incapacitated, just that they're being dramatic. Second, the law has been passed and we are currently in a new situation that requires new solutions.

[HoneyBadger]

Well, now we know which forum members voted to legalized it...


If you feel the need to act, call the cops, make sure it is documented. Talk to other neighbors and try to get them as allies in your "coalition". They can call and complain too. If you do choose to confront neighbor kid/parents about it, having other neighbors with you will lend you legitimacy and hopefully allow your group to present some non-threatening options or apply friendly pressure to encourage the parents to address the situation for a more positive outcome for everyone.

Does your HOA (if you have one) say anything about it? My HOA in Colorado Springs is looking to pass a new rule against smoking pot outside of your home.

[WETWRKS]

My understanding is...this is still illegal. In public...and in a vehicle which also would typically be considered the same as alcohol in a vehicle.

[ColoradoTJ]

Option 1- Do nothing.

Option 2- Call Cops. That is going to go about nowhere quick unless you include the driving etc. Even then, the tension between you two may not be worth it.

Option 3- Why not print out the statute, highlight the areas of concern and have it delivered. They just might "get it" and conduct themselves in a different manor.

My neighbor smokes outside in his back yard. I get a good mess of smoke coming my way a lot. I don't like it either, but I am not going to risk a 10 year good relationship over a bowl of weed.

[CapLock]

I'd say something about not driving around high to him. He will stop thinking that you will call. Good enough.

I'm putting the front of a house back together in Longmont right now. Stoned kid missed his right turn by about 75 yards drove into house at 50 mph.

[spqrzilla]

If he is driving high, and you live in a district with a half competent police force, then reporting it may be useful. But I'd be surprised. This is the new normal. Welcome to New Amsterdam.

[CapLock]

For those on the weed sucks but booze is still great.
My last job off 102nd a drunk woman took out three houses just as bad. She tried for more but the jeep was done. Be safe out there guys lol. Look both ways, way down the street.