CAA of South Central Ontario recently released new data that suggests that the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving aren’t connecting with drivers.
The data shows that approximately 1.2 million Ontario drivers have driven high after consuming cannabis at some point.
According to CAASCO, 72 per cent reported waiting three hours or less before driving, and 27 per cent reported feeling very or somewhat high when they got behind the wheel.
Teresa Di Felice is the assistant vice-president of government and community relations at CAA SCO.
She explains that the research has shown us that young Canadians are more at risk of a vehicle crash even five hours after inhaling cannabis.
In a release, CAA explains that their focus is to ensure that road safety, public education and enforcement remain at the forefront of the management of cannabis legalization.
