Driving high isn’t just a crime; it’s selfish.

Medical and recreational cannabis is legal in Illinois for adults, but driving impaired is not. We all have a responsibility to our communities and neighbors to share the road responsibly, know our limits, and make the right choice.

There is a misconception that driving impaired by cannabis is safer or less risky than drunk driving. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Don’t believe us? In one study, 40% of drivers who died in a traffic accident tested positive for active THC during their autopsy. This is a warning sign.

If you are impaired after consuming a cannabis product, you have a choice. Don’t drive. Don’t let friends drive you who are high. Would you get on an airplane if you knew the pilot was high?

Driving under the influence of marijuana, getting in an accident, and suffering the consequences of a DUI are preventable. You’ve been empowered to make the right choice. The law is clear: if you’re high, it’s still a DUI.

Behind every fatal crash is a family whose life was shattered by someone’s bad decision. These are their stories.