CAA Says More Public Education Needed On Driving And Cannabis Use

Tara Clow December 30, 2019 8:45 am Last Updated on February 7, 2026 4:17 pm

The Canadian Automobile Association feels more education surrounding cannabis use is needed.

A recent poll by the CAA found 26 per cent of younger Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 have driven after using cannabis or have been in a car driven by someone who had recently consumed marijuana.

Over 1500 Canadians were surveyed in November and December.

Younger Canadians making dangerous choices when it comes to cannabis and driving, CAA study released today finds https://t.co/FY6CPPsqh2

— Canadian Automobile Association (@CAA) December 27, 2019

The same poll found 86 per cent understood the importance of having travel arrangements if they are going to be drinking alcohol.

70 per cent viewed it as less important to do so after consuming cannabis.

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Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.