Victorian Parliament approves medical cannabis driving test
The Victorian Parliament has passed new laws allowing medical cannabis users to get behind the wheel on a closed road. These new laws are part of a study designed to examine the ef
Which ethnic groups are driving the marijuana consumption boom?
Marijuana has become mainstream and 90% of people believe it should be legal in some way. Currently, 40 states have medical marijuana laws and major medical research institutions a
Data shows how THC affects driving
With recreational marijuana in 24 states and medical marijuana in 40 states, legal cannabis is widely available. Now, thanks to a landmark study, data shows how THC affects driving
Will Legalizing Marijuana Reduce Drinking and Driving?
Drink driving is well known and observed in TV shows, newspapers and films. We now know the accidents and the reasons to avoid them. But one night and one beer/cocktail/wine too ma
Members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives introduce bill protecting medical cannabis users from drunk driving
If Pennsylvania passes law, medical cannabis patients will no longer be at risk of being charged with drunk driving simply because drug tests show the presence of THC in their bodi
Canadian judge: mother killed by cannabis driving disorder – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
A 51-year-old mother of two died from a cannabis-impaired drive, according to a Canadian judge. Kevin Hyde faces 6.5 years in prison in December 2020 for punching Louise Whiten. On
The police get people high as part of the “Stoned Driving” training
Driving stoned. It has become one of the most vexing law enforcement challenges in the age of legalization, as police officers across the country struggle to reconcile their jurisd
Three myths about cannabis-impaired driving – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
What are three myths about driving while under the influence of cannabis? In an article for Farmers Forum, James Pascual reports that drug driver driving fees have more than double
7, they were driving 7 miles an hour!
Beginning in January 2023, Massachusetts will be the first recreational cannabis state in the US to implement a program to educate teenagers about cannabis-impaired driving. The Ma
Virginia officials are considering measures to reduce rock driving
Officials in Virginia are looking at ways to discourage drivers from getting behind the wheel after getting stoned, the Commonwealth’s latest effort to streamline its new adu
Cops may soon be able to scan your eyeballs to see if you’re driving stoned
A Montana-based company called Gaize has created a device that can scan a user’s eye and use crazy futuristic robotic intelligence to detect THC impairment. According to comp
Only a Quarter of Virginia Drivers Said Driving on Pot is ‘Extremely Dangerous,’ Survey Shows
Virginia authorities announced the results of a recent survey on the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving, but things didn’t go exactly as planned: Officials said that the survey
New report recommends tips for successful driving campaigns for people with limited cannabis use
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) on July 26 commissioned a report on cannabis and driving awareness campaigns. The GHSA has partnered with the National Alliance to S
The more weed you smoke, the better a driver you become? New study looks at driving skills of regular cannabis users
Study shows cannabis users perform better on driving tests Some prohibitionists argue that legalizing cannabis will make society more dangerous because more people will drive stone
Legalizing medical marijuana reduces drunk driving, new data shows
New data finds an association between states with medical marijuana programs and a lower risk of dangerous driving and automobile accidents. The data is part of a study in Health E
Four police officers acquitted of fatally shooting man driving weed truck
A district attorney for Siskiyou County, California, announced on June 14 that four police officers have been acquitted of charges after they shot and killed a man who drove a truc
According to a new study, high while driving affects:
The effect of cannabis on drivers is not fully understood. While THC use affects motorists, researchers and law enforcement are unaware of how much cannabis needs to be present in
Would you like to refuel and drive? CBD-dominant weed won’t interfere with your driving skills, says a new study
Smoking CBD-Rich Marijuana Has ‘No Significant Impact’ On Driving Ability, Study Finds With the trend towards legalization around the world and a wide range of options
Cannabis and Driving: Smoking and Driving, Maybe!
According to a recent study, cannabis does not significantly affect your ability to drive. However, the cannabis used here became known for its significant levels of CBD compounds.
Smoking or vaping CBD doesn’t affect driving skills or reaction times, says a new study
Consuming cannabis before driving is a hotly debated topic for safety reasons. However, with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of the marijuana plant, studies show