MPI recently launched a public awareness campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of drug-impaired driving.
According to a survey conducted by MPI, eight in 10 of the 1500 people who did the survey say it’s unacceptable to drive after consuming marijuana.
More in-depth data from the survey says 78 per cent of the Manitobans surveyed say it’s unacceptable to drive after consuming marijuana and 76 per cent say it’s likely for a driver to cause a collision when driving under the influence of marijuana.
5 per cent of Manitoba drivers admits to driving after consuming marijuana.
MPI says education and public awareness are critical in making all Manitobans aware of the potential dangers of drugs and driving.
The Traffic Injury Research Foundation states drivers who used cannabis are at 1.8 to 2.8 times more at risk of being involved in a fatal crash.
