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AAA Report: Cannabis Fuels Impaired Driving Crisis

3/29/2025

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A recent AAA Foundation report uncovers a startling truth: cannabis ranks as the third most commonly used substance in the U.S., leading to a rise in impaired driving incidents. Alarmingly, research indicates that cannabis can hinder driving abilities for as long as 5.5 hours after use. These findings underscore the urgent need for improved public safety campaigns and policy reforms on THC blood levels.

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A recent AAA Foundation report uncovers a startling truth: cannabis ranks as the third most commonly used substance in the U.S., leading to a rise in impaired driving incidents. Alarmingly, research indicates that cannabis can hinder driving abilities for as long as 5.5 hours after use. These findings underscore the urgent need for improved public safety campaigns and policy reforms on THC blood levels.