Auto Accidents Increased In States Where Marijuana Was Legalized: Study
States where marijuana is recreationally legal have seen increases in auto accident and auto fatality rates.
Tag Archives: Drugged Driving
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Researchers Find a Possible Link Between Fatal Auto Accidents and Covid-19 Pandemic.
Reckless, drunk and drugged driving may be causing an increase in auto accidents and traffic deaths as drivers chafe at pandemic lockdown restrictions, according to the findings of an investigative…
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Millions of Americans Driving While Under Influence of Marijuana: CDC
A new study finds that millions of Americans are driving under the influence of marijuana, contributing to auto accident statistics.
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Most Important Safety Improvements Needed To Reduce Accident, Injury Risk Outlined by NTSB
The Department of Transportation has released a list of areas in U.S. transportation that could be made safer with the proper policy, law, and industry changes.
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Holiday Driving Safety NHTSA Campaign as Year Ends
This year's Drive Sober campaign is also targeting drivers under the influence of drugs, following the legalization of marijuana in several states.
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Car Accidents Increased After Recreational Marijuana Legalized by States: Study
A new study links the legal sale of recreational marijuana with an increase in auto accidents.
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Drugged Driving Risks May Rival Those Of Drunk Driving: Study
A new report released by highway safety officials warns about the rising risks associated with drugged driving, citing an increase in recent years involving fatal accidents where drivers where found…
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NHTSA Targeting Drugged Driving Risks Amid Opioid Epidemic, Expanding Marijuana Legalization
Federal regulators are holding a summit calling for new policies and initiatives to combat the increasing problem of people driving under the influence of drugs on U.S. roadways.
