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Fatal Crashes Involving Drivers Who Test Positive for Marijuana Doubled in Washington State Following Legalization

January 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Marijuana Legalization Fatal Crash Rate Washington State

According to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the share of drivers who, after a fatal crash, tested positive for active THC – the drug’s main psychoactive ingredient – has doubled since Washington State legalized marijuana in December 2012. AAA believes the increase raises important traffic safety concerns for drivers across the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Marijuana Legalization, Traffic Fatalities

National Safety Council Says No Level of Cannabis Use Acceptable for Workers in Safety Sensitive Positions

October 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Recognizing that safety concerns are paramount as decriminalization of cannabis continues in states throughout the U.S., the National Safety Council (NSC) calls on employers to restrict cannabis use for those in safety sensitive positions – regardless of whether cannabis consumption is allowed by their state. In a policy position released October 21, NSC defines safety […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Marijuana Legalization, National Safety Council, Safety

Impact of Marijuana Legalization and Automated Vehicles on Agenda at National Highway Safety Conference

August 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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750 of the nation’s top highway safety leaders will convene at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, Calif. next week for the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) Annual Meeting, Imagine the Future: Advancing Traffic Safety through Technology and Innovation, occurring August 25-28. The meeting draws attendees from the federal and state governments, the private sector, law […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Autonomous Vehicles, Governors Highway Safety Association, Marijuana Legalization

National Safety Council Cautions on Road and Workplace Safety Concerns as Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana

June 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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With Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signing of House Bill 1438, Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. In 2014, Illinois legalized marijuana for medical use. Thirty-four states and Washington, D.C., now have legalized medical or recreational marijuana, meaning a majority of Americans live in a state with some form of legal […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Illinois, Marijuana Legalization, National Safety Council

AAA Research Reports Estimated 14.8 million Americans Drove within One Hour of Using Marijuana in Last 30 Days

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Marijuana Research

Nearly 70 percent of Americans think it’s unlikely a driver will get caught by police for driving while high on marijuana, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey. An alarming finding shows that an estimated 14.8 million drivers report getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana in the past […]

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III Study Shows Collision Claim Frequency Increased Where Marijuana Sales Are Legal

March 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Information Institute reports 6 percent increase in collision claims in states where recreational marijuana is legalized. Given that 10 states allow the sale of recreational marijuana, U.S. auto insurers are examining how the drug is impacting motorist behavior and claims-filing patterns, according to a new Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) white paper. A Rocky Road […]

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Collision Claims Up 6% in First States that Legalized Recreational Marijuana

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Crashes are up by as much as 6 percent in Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, compared with neighboring states that haven’t legalized marijuana for recreational use, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows. The findings come as campaigns to decriminalize marijuana gain traction with voters […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Marijuana Legalization

NHTSA Launches Drugged Driving Initiative and Announces March 15 Summit

January 29, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it is launching a new initiative to combat drugged driving, a growing problem on U.S. roads. Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) is against the law in all 50 states. With a national opioid epidemic and states legalizing marijuana, NHTSA is making […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Marijuana Legalization, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Insurer Survey Reveals Americans’ Perception of Marijuana-Impaired Driving and the Dangers Involved

November 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Survey conducted for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America shows gap between views on danger of marijuana use on driving and contribution to increased crashes. A new survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), reveals that more Americans consider […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, Marijuana Legalization, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

HLDI Reports Legalizing Recreational Marijuana Leads to More Collision Claims

June 22, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Estimated Effects of Recreational Marijuana on Auto Collision Claim Frequency

Legalizing recreational marijuana use in Colorado, Oregon and Washington has resulted in collision claim frequencies that are about 3 percent higher overall than would have been expected without legalization, a new Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) analysis shows. This is HLDI’s first report on how marijuana legalization since 2014 has affected crashes reported to insurers. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Highway Loss Data Institute, Marijuana Legalization

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