The dangers of driving after consuming cannabis [Video]

As the 4/20 weekend approaches, Manitobans are being warned about the risks of driving while impaired by cannabis.

That’s because a survey from CAA Manitoba found that since legalization, 27 per cent of cannabis-impaired drivers in Manitoba have gotten behind the wheel after the consumption of an edible.

The survey also found that 61 per cent of cannabis-impaired drivers wait less than three hours before driving.

“We’ve got a bit of a situation here where there’s an education gap in cannabis, especially edibles, usage and driving,” said Ewald Friesen, CAA Manitoba’s community and government relations manager.

Friesen noted that consuming cannabis can impact a driver’s coordination, reaction time, as well their ability to measure the distance between themselves and other cars around them.

“All of which does not spell a particularly safe message out there on the road and is something that can be avoided,” he said.

To stay safe, …