Drugged Driving | Meet the Effects
Meet The Weed Effects
THC is proven to slow reaction time, reduce focus, and temporarily weaken problem solving skills. Consuming THC affects you differently than alcohol, but it impairs driving ability all the same. CDOT’s Meet The Effects Campaign is committed to raising awareness of the dangers of driving high. When someone is high behind the wheel, the chances of a crash are doubled, and the chances of a DUI are even higher. The average cost of a DUI is $13,500 for alcohol and drugs. Keep your high harmless and off the road.
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CDOT raises awareness about dangers of cannabis-impaired driving
Through a series of Trivial Pursuit-style quizzes and contests, CDOT engaged Mile High Fest attendees with the goal of convincing them to stay off the road when they’ve been consuming cannabis.
420 Fest is back — and we’re still committed to getting everyone home safely
CDOT put cannabis consumers' knowledge of marijuana and safe driving to the test with a "cannabis quiz.” The interactive game show-style quiz aimed to raise awareness about the risks of driving after consuming cannabis and promote alternative ways to get home safely.
Native Roots releases cannabis-impaired-driving survey results
When it comes to cannabis, what are the driving and consumption habits of folks in Colorado? New data released in this guest post authored by Liz Zukowski, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Native Roots Cannabis Co.
Can I Use CBD and Drive?
Products containing CBD are everywhere. Grocery and beauty store shelves are lined with products boasting the benefits of CBD. As CBD popularity grows, you may find yourself wondering, “If I use this, am I safe to drive?” Short answer, yes. Long answer, not necessarily.
When you feel different you drive different.
There’s no doubt cannabis consumption affects the body and the brain. But what do these effects look like, exactly? Discover more about how and why cannabis affects your ability to drive safely.
To learn more about the physiological effects of cannabis, click here.
A designated driver should be sober, not just the “most sober.”
Whatever your vice may be, driving high is a trend we have to nip in the “bud.” There is always a better alternative than driving impaired. For our full guide to getting home safe, click here.
CDOT takes heartfelt approach to address cannabis-impaired driving
A new partnership with Native Roots Cannabis Co. surprised customers with safety valentines to send a message that could save lives.
Latest DRE training teaches law enforcement to recognize impairment from multiple drugs
Cannabis, Fentanyl, methamphetamine, alcohol. What do all of these substances have in common? They can impair your ability to drive. Law enforcement officers statewide are undergoing training to better investigate and recognize drug impairment through Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) certification.
What happens when you mix cannabis and alcohol?
Have you ever heard of polyconsumption? It may sound like a complex medical term, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a pretty simple definition: Polyconsumption is “the use of more than one drug, also known as polysubstance use." Essentially, every time you drink a beer and consume cannabis, you are poly-consuming.
Cocktails and Cannabis
The holidays can be a time to max out your belt loops and enjoy a few of the more intoxicating pleasures — eggnog, holiday cocktails, and perhaps a little cannabis. One cocktail plus one hit of flower can put you at risk of a DUI.
CDOT Presents: Cannabis Knowledge and Safety Quiz
How much do you know about cannabis? How about driving after consuming cannabis? Test your knowledge by taking our marijuana trivia and safe driving quiz!
Want to know more about cannabis and driving? Ask your budtender.
CDOT has partnered with Learn Brands, a subscription-based online budtender education platform, to launch an interactive cannabis-impaired driving safety course.
DUIs are costlier than you think. Here’s the breakdown
Drive high, risk a DUI. Curious how much a DUI can cost? Here’s the breakdown.
The History of Cannabis – and your role in its future.
Have you ever wondered when marijuana was first used in a “recreational” way? How about who discovered Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? Here are a few fast facts about the colorful history of cannabis, marijuana, hemp or pot — whatever you choose to call it.
CDOT and AAA Colorado quiz cannabis consumers about impaired driving
The Colorado Department of Transportation challenged Mile High 420 Festival attendees at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver to a Cannabis Quiz about impaired driving.
Mile High 420 Fest is back. So is our goal to get everyone home safe.
Can a law enforcement officer tell if you’re high? When was cannabis first used recreationally? Can I get a marijuana DUI? So many questions — can you answer them all?
4/20 Safe Driving Pledge: MADD and Native Roots Unite Cannabis Industry and Traffic Safety
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and cannabis industry leaders including Native Roots, Wana Brands, Terrapin Care Station, Marijuana Industry Group and kindColorado unite around a safe driving pledge for the 4/20 holiday.
What is micro-dosing and am I safe to drive?
Micro-dosing is a growing trend among cannabis consumers — but using small amounts of cannabis can still lead to impaired driving and a DUI.
Bet you didn’t know: inactive vs. active THC and DUIs
What if I consume cannabis frequently, but I'm not driving impaired? What happens if I get pulled over? This is one of the most common questions we get about cannabis-impaired driving, and it’s for a good reason.
Industry voices matter in fight against cannabis-impaired driving
We've worked hard over the last six years to build relationships with people from the cannabis industry to address impaired driving. One of those people is Sarah Woodson, founder of The Color of Cannabis.
New state data shows role of impaired driving in record-setting traffic fatalities
CDOT, the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS), and AAA are pointing to concerning trends in impaired driving that may help explain the increase in traffic deaths in Colorado since 2019.
How high is too high to drive? Cannabis impairment facts.
How high is too high to drive? How long does weed stay in your system? Are cannabis-impaired DUIs even real?
Just the Facts: Marijuana-Impaired Driving in Colorado
You want data to support the claim that driving high is dangerous. We do, too — so here are a few of the latest numbers on marijuana-impaired driving in Colorado.
The dreaded lag time
When our technology lags it can be frustrating, confusing, and even end in a loss during Fortnite. But what if you lived with lag...in the real world?
How long should I wait to drive after getting high?
Consuming cannabis before driving can be dangerous. Wait until you’re sober before getting behind the wheel. How long to wait? See the latest guidelines from CDPHE.
CDOT continues efforts to eliminate cannabis-impaired driving this year
As the cannabis-impaired driving campaign kicks off, our goals haven’t changed – we remain committed to educating Coloradans on safe cannabis practices.
Mask a budtender: CDOT and MIG introduce cloth masks encouraging cannabis consumers to avoid impaired driving.
The Colorado Department of Transportation and the Marijuana Industry Group (MIG) collaborated this last April to educate consumers about the risks and cost of cannabis-impaired driving with an in-your-face conversation starter — budtender masks.
Have You Heard? Stories of Cannabis and Driving.
Listen to the genuine voices and experiences of real Coloradans. CDOT and MADD want you to know that driving high isn't worth the risk. You can be part of the solution.
Common Myths About Driving High
Check out our video series addressing some of the most common myths around driving high.
