MUCH CONFUSION EXISTS AROUND THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF DRIVING AFTER CONSUMINGMARIJUANA
T here is also a general lack of knowledge on the laws surrounding the use of marijuana. 4 in 10 (40%) U.S. adults view driving while impaired by marijuana as a serious crime (Figure 1.8) . Yet, this leaves nearly 3 in 10 U.S. adults under the impression that driving while impaired by marijuana is only a minor traffic offense (27%) or unsure of the legal implications (27%) (Figure 1.8) . Additionally, 1 in 25 (4%) U.S. adults believe it is legal to drive while impaired by marijuana.
This lack of clarity may be giving U.S. adults a false sense of confidence that driving high is generally without consequence. In fact, 3 in 10 (31%) believe that driving within two hours of consuming marijuana “hardly ever” results in consequences like a crash, getting a ticket, or getting arrested (Figure 1.9) . Another 44% believe that consequences from driving under the influence of marijuana occur “only sometimes,” (Figure 1.9) . These figures register at 12% and 47%, respectively, when it comes to driving within two hours of consuming alcohol (Figure 1.9) .
Figure 1.8
IS IT LEGAL TO DRIVE WHILE IMPAIRED BY MARIJUANA?
Illegal, A serious crime
40%
Illegal, A minor traffice offense
Legal
27%
Not Sure
12 // Mothers Against Drunk Driving
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