Proportion of drivers killed while under influence of opioids shows huge spike
In one of the latest examples of the growing opioid epidemic, researchers found a seven-fold increase in the proportion of drivers killed while under ... Read More »
New Law Tracking Drugged Driving Takes Effect Next Week
A new law takes effect next week aimed at clarifying how many drivers are arrested for drugged-impaired driving. Currently every drugged driving arres... Read More »
Scientists Still Seek A Reliable DUI Test For Marijuana
This spring, 16 state patrol officers from Colorado and Wyoming took a couple days off their usual work schedule to do something special. They assembl... Read More »
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signs marijuana rewrite into law
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday signed the long-awaited compromise marijuana bill into law, even as he voiced his disapproval with the cont... Read More »
New law will change how first-time DUI offenders are punished
A new law set to go into effect next month will change the way first-time DUI offenders are punished in Pennsylvania. The new law will require first-t... Read More »
Despite Growing Support for Marijuana, Legalization Faces Rocky Road
Ask advocates of marijuana legalization how their cause fared during the 2017 state legislative sessions and they’ll tell you that though the gains ... Read More »
N.J. toughens drunken driving penalties for those who kill
No more short stints in jail for drunk drivers who kill people in New Jersey. Gov. Chris Christie on Friday signed a bill that requires a prison sente... Read More »
Gov. Scott vetoes legal marijuana, but summer could bring compromise (VT)
Gov. Phil Scott rejected a marijuana legalization bill that passed the Vermont Legislature this month, but said he was willing to work with lawmakers ... Read More »
States waking up to spike in marijuana related crash fatalities (US)
Research shows that increasing rates of marijuana use have resulted in an increased rate of car crash fatalities. It is a problem that many proponents... Read More »
AAA Mid-Atlantic is bringing ‘marijuana goggles’ to Legislative Hall (DE)
AAA Mid-Atlantic is lobbying to bring awareness to the dangers of legalizing recreational marijuana this Thursday at Legislative Hall. The motor club ... Read More »