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A designated driver is someone who does not consume alcohol any time prior to, or during the event, before driving.
Cannabis and alcohol have different effects on the body and this means they impact driving performance differently.
It is difficult to predict how cannabis may affect driving and for how long because everyone’s experience with cannabis can be different.
Cannabis increases the risk of collision among youth and young drivers by amplifying pre-existing risk factors for collision.
Driving after using cannabis is harmless because we don’t hear about cannabis-impaired driving in the news.
Impaired is impaired – driving after using cannabis, alcohol and/or other drugs can make it difficult to drive safely.
It is illegal for young drivers in Canada to operate a motorized vehicle after consuming any substance. Motorized vehicles include cars, trucks and SUVs only.
Personal and financial consequences of cannabis-impaired driving change depending on which province and territory you live in.
Your risk of fatal collision increases by 2X when you drive after using cannabis
There are no tests that police officers can use to determine if you have consumed cannabis, or other drugs before driving.
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It’s not just alcohol. A designated driver is someone who does not consume alcohol, cannabis or any other drugs any time prior to, or during the event, before driving.
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Myth – It’s not just alcohol. A designated driver is someone who does not consume alcohol, cannabis or any other drugs any time prior to, or during the event, before driving.
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While cannabis and alcohol might make us feel different, their impact on driving can look very similar.
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Myth – While cannabis and alcohol might make us feel different, their impact on driving can look very similar.
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While we may not hear much about cannabis related collisions on the news, they are common. Cannabis collisions can result in serious injuries and fatalities.
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Myth – While we may not hear much about cannabis related collisions on the news, they are common. Cannabis collisions can result in serious injuries and fatalities.
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It is illegal to operate any and all motorized vehicles after consuming cannabis, alcohol or other drugs. This includes motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and boats.
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Myth – It is illegal to operate any and all motorized vehicles after consuming cannabis, alcohol or other drugs. This includes motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and boats.
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Police officers can tell if you’re driving high. If you are pulled over for driving impaired, police officers can test your physical coordination, attention, saliva and blood to determine if you are impaired and by which drug(s).
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Myth – Police officers can tell if you’re driving high. If you are pulled over for driving impaired, police officers can test your physical coordination, attention, saliva and blood to determine if you are impaired and by which drug(s).