Cannabis is the main drug of concern when it comes to driving. It is known to impair coordination and visual perception. However the British Medical Association has found that motorists are largely ignorant of the effects that drugs like cannabis can have on their judgement. Driving while unfit under the influence of drugs is an offence and a driver faces the same penalties as those who drive under the influence of alcohol.
For more information see the Drugs and Driving page on youthinformation.com or contact the following: British Medical Association www.bma.org.uk
Drugscope www.drugscope.org.uk
- Extracted from youthinformation.com, The NYA's online information toolkit for young people. For more information contact Esther Cameron on 0116 285 3782 or visit the website at www.youthinformation.com.
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