Newly released data indicate there’s a link between U.S. states with medical marijuana programs and a lower risk of dangerous driving and car accidents.
“Medical cannabis legalization has reduced auto insurance premiums by US$1.5 billion in all states that have currently legalized, with the potential to reduce premiums by an additional US$900 million if the remaining states were to legalize,” study athors write.
While driving while high is dangerous and should be avoided and monitored, the fact that legal marijuana might curb drunk driving is of interest. Statistics show that drunk driving accounts for 10,000 deaths a year, representing a little under 30 per cent of traffic fatalities.
When it comes to driving while high, the phenomenon is complicated, with the data available showing conflicting evidence. While it’s clear that cannabis affects people’s responses and ability to think clearly, its impact on drivers
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