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• Auto Accidents Increased In States Where Marijuana Was Legalized: Study

  August 3, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  States where marijuana is recreationally legal have seen increases in auto accident and auto fatality rates.

• Researchers Find a Possible Link Between Fatal Auto Accidents and Covid-19 Pandemic.

  December 22, 2021

  Randy Dixon, Jr.

  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 report.

• Millions of Americans Driving While Under Influence of Marijuana: CDC

  January 2, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds that millions of Americans are driving under the influence of marijuana, contributing to auto accident statistics.

• Most Important Safety Improvements Needed To Reduce Accident, Injury Risk Outlined by NTSB

  February 5, 2019

  Russell Maas

  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.

• Holiday Driving Safety NHTSA Campaign as Year Ends

  December 21, 2018

  Russell Maas

  This year's Drive Sober campaign is also targeting drivers under the influence of drugs, following the legalization of marijuana in several states.

• Car Accidents Increased After Recreational Marijuana Legalized by States: Study

  October 23, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A new study links the legal sale of recreational marijuana with an increase in auto accidents.

• Drugged Driving Risks May Rival Those Of Drunk Driving: Study

  June 4, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A new report released by highway safety officials warns about the rising risks associated with drugged driving, citing an increase...

• NHTSA Targeting Drugged Driving Risks Amid Opioid Epidemic, Expanding Marijuana Legalization

  January 26, 2018

  Russell Maas

  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.