Drug impaired driving is illegal in Canada. Not only is it illegal, it is dangerous. If you are driving, consuming cannabis can increase your risk of being involved in a collision.
- Don’t drive impaired.
- Don’t get into a car with someone driving impaired.
- Plan a safe ride home (use public transit, use a designated driver, call someone for a ride, cab or rideshare, stay over).
- Start a conversation about cannabis and driving – it could save lives.
Facts about driving and cannabis use |
Cannabis reduces your ability to drive and cycle by impairing your:
Sources: Cannabis and driving, Health effects, Impaired driving in Canada |
Facts about cycling and cannabis use |
It is dangerous to ride a bicycle while impaired by cannabis. A cyclist riding in an unsafe manner can be charged. |
Plan a safe ride home
- use public transit
- use a designated driver
- call someone for a ride
- cab or rideshare
- stay over
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Additional resources
- Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines
- Don't Drive High
- Impaired is Impaired
- Staying Safe - Cannabis
- Weed Out the Risk
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