Transportation officials in Colorado have released the findings of a study that asked cannabis users about their opinions on driving while under the influence of marijuana.According to Transportation Today, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) recently released the results of a two-year study meant to encourage discussion about cannabis-impaired driving and find better ways to warn users against the practice.The agency reportedly spoke with more than 18,000 Coloradans through surveys, public meetings and focus groups to determine the best way to spread their message. Sam Cole, CDOT traffic safety communications manager, told reporters, “We talked online and in-person to thousands of marijuana users across Colorado. We learned how different groups of people respond to different types of messages—and will use that knowledge to try to influence people to make smart choices. After all, there is no ‘typical’ marijuana consumer.”CDOT said that many cannabis users considered driving under the influence of marijuana to be less dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. However, they also said they consider driving conditions, level alertness and length of time since last using cannabis before deciding whether to drive.The agency said most users are unhappy with the current laws regarding driving under the influence of marijuana and want to see a more scientifically credible way to determine levels of intoxication.CDOT is creating a number of public service announcements utilizing the data collected from the study.
Study Examines Cannabis-Impaired Driving
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