LAST week, Mzansi celebrated a landmark court ruling that legalised the personal possession and use of dagga at home.
Whether you agree or not, there are many road safety issues we now need to be aware of.
Do not use dagga and drive
- A cannabis user’s reaction time, just like that of a drinker, is slower than they think it is.
- Dagga can create a sense of extreme tiredness and sleepiness which may last until the next day.
- A dagga user’s concentration levels are reduced.
- Your driving is likely to be more unpredictable or aggressive. Drug use can make you feel overconfident and cause you to make decisions you would not normally have made.
- You may experience negative or adverse effects such as nausea, blurred vision, uncontrollable shaking and dizziness.
- Drugs may cause unpleasant psychological effects which make driving difficult. Drugs may cause paranoia, hallucinations or panic attacks on the road.
If it’s proved you used while driving, you face prison time, a suspended driving licence and heavy fines.
