Cannabis (THC) edibles negatively impact safe driving. Impairment is real, detection is difficult. Simply putting ‘Medicinal’ in front of the word ‘Cannabis’ does not reduce impairment or subsequent potential harms of a vehicle, effectively, weaponised by this psychotropic toxin. View PDF
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Releasing the third and latest White Paper on IntoxiSense—a groundbreaking advancement in substance detection and impairment assessment. By harnessing the precision of Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy, IntoxiSense enables accurate, non-invasive identification of alcohol, drugs, and metabolites, overcoming the constraints of conventional methods such as Ion Mobility Spectrometry. Our publication, Advancing Safety with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, delves into the scientific principles and
A tragic accident in Bexleyheath has shed new light on drug-driving risks as a bus driver, Martin Asolo-Agogua, pleaded guilty to causing the death of nine-year-old Ada Bicakci. The Bus driver cannabis death occurred when the driver, high on cannabis, struck Ada and her brother on Watling Street on the 3rd of August 2023. The heartbreaking incident
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Driving safely on American roads means remaining alert, focused, and fully in control. Yet, recent data shows a clear rise in cannabis use among drivers, putting Cannabis and Driving Safety in the national spotlight. Understanding why this is happening is essential for anyone interested in keeping our communities safe. The Rise of Drugged Driving in
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Cannabis impaired driving is emerging as a critical concern in the UK and beyond, especially as a new marijuana driving study reveals more than half of cannabis users get behind the wheel just hours after consumption. New data from AAA and the University of Illinois Chicago shed light on risky driving behaviours and growing misperceptions
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A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, pilot study of cannabis-related driving impairment assessed by driving simulator and self-report Abstract Aims: In the context of increasing cannabis use, understanding how cannabis affects specific driving behaviors is crucial in mitigating risks and ensuring road safety. Design and setting: The current study included 38 adults aged 18–40 years, administered a single 0.5 g
The system uses a saliva collection device to test impaired drivers for marijuana use as well as other drugs. Over the last year, a group of officers with the Minnesota State Patrol carried a new piece of equipment in their squad cars. It looked like a Keurig machine, only this device doesn’t make coffee; It
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Cannabis & Driving – Whilst old school sobriety tests will confirm intoxication in most instances, the ‘lollipop – lick sticks’ ensures the so called ‘seasoned’ users and those who call their intoxicating substance ‘medicinal’ are also taken off the road. No one should drive any vehicle intoxicated – ever. Click here to watch Also see
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The rising prevalence of cannabis use, fuelled by its legalisation in many areas, is creating a significant road safety crisis. While society has long recognised the dangers of drink-driving, the risks associated with cannabis-impaired driving are not as widely understood, leaving communities vulnerable to preventable tragedies on the road. The Challenges of Detecting Cannabis-Impaired
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Rideshare service DiDi has launched a new tow truck initiative that’s aimed at discouraging drunk driving. Melbourne residents can take part in the trial by ordering a tow truck to pick them up from the pub. The truck will pick up not just the driver but the car as well and then drop them off
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