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A recent Study by Al Crancer Jr, a retired research analyst for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has concluded that the passage of the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Initiative (Prop 19) could create a dramatic increase in traffic fatalities on California roads and highways.
“California voters need to receive accurate and truthful information on this voter initiative, beginning with an accounting of the purported tax benefit. Data from FARS (NHTSA, Fatality Analysis Reporting System) and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) show a disturbing trend in states that have medical marijuana laws.
There is a clear increase in vehicle crash fatalities resulting from marijuana use,” noted Rebecca Hernandez of the Safety Wellness Advocacy Community Coalition based in California. Pot proponents are fond of arguing that alcohol is worse than marijuana.
“Pro-marijuana factions fail to mention key pieces of data in their arguments,” notes CALM co-chair Carla Lowe. “There is no standard test for DUI with marijuana. We just don't have one.”
DUI tests for alcohol have been established for decades, but nothing similar exists for marijuana, which requires drawing blood to establish that marijuana is in the system at a high-enough level to cause impairment. Lowe continues, “with the advent of medical marijuana, we have seen an almost 100% increase in marijuana-related traffic fatalities".
A recent example occurred in Chico, California, last week when an elementary school teacher was hit and killed by a motorist who police suspect was stoned. He was a local medical pot grower. If Prop 19 passes, Crancer estimates that the number of marijuana-related highway fatalities will triple from the present level.
This is a most sobering thought for every voter to consider.
The nation is watching as California reaches this crucial turning point when voters could allow sober motorists to face a significant increase in stoned drivers.
Calvina Fay, Executive Director of Florida based Save Our Society From Drugs says, “The legalization of marijuana under the guise of medicine has had a serious impact on public safety. The increase in drugged driving and vehicular fatalities is extremely alarming. If Prop 19 is passed which will legalize marijuana for all purposes, this problem will grow to epidemic proportions!”
“California voters need to receive accurate and truthful information on this voter initiative, beginning with an accounting of the purported tax benefit. Data from FARS (NHTSA, Fatality Analysis Reporting System) and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) show a disturbing trend in states that have medical marijuana laws.
There is a clear increase in vehicle crash fatalities resulting from marijuana use,” noted Rebecca Hernandez of the Safety Wellness Advocacy Community Coalition based in California. Pot proponents are fond of arguing that alcohol is worse than marijuana.
“Pro-marijuana factions fail to mention key pieces of data in their arguments,” notes CALM co-chair Carla Lowe. “There is no standard test for DUI with marijuana. We just don't have one.”
DUI tests for alcohol have been established for decades, but nothing similar exists for marijuana, which requires drawing blood to establish that marijuana is in the system at a high-enough level to cause impairment. Lowe continues, “with the advent of medical marijuana, we have seen an almost 100% increase in marijuana-related traffic fatalities".
A recent example occurred in Chico, California, last week when an elementary school teacher was hit and killed by a motorist who police suspect was stoned. He was a local medical pot grower. If Prop 19 passes, Crancer estimates that the number of marijuana-related highway fatalities will triple from the present level.
This is a most sobering thought for every voter to consider.
The nation is watching as California reaches this crucial turning point when voters could allow sober motorists to face a significant increase in stoned drivers.
Calvina Fay, Executive Director of Florida based Save Our Society From Drugs says, “The legalization of marijuana under the guise of medicine has had a serious impact on public safety. The increase in drugged driving and vehicular fatalities is extremely alarming. If Prop 19 is passed which will legalize marijuana for all purposes, this problem will grow to epidemic proportions!”
Pot Highway Fatalities Expected To Increase By 300% With Legalization.