Parsons Police are expecting an increase in marijuana use on the 20^th of April.

 

April 20^th, more commonly known as 4/20, has become synonymous with marijuana use and, in some circles, the date is a marijuana "holiday." To help keep drug-impaired drivers off the roads, the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with Parsons PD to spread the message that drug-impaired driving of any kind is dangerous and illegal. NHTSA wants to remind all drivers: “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different”.

 

Drug-impaired driving is illegal nationwide, and it has been proven that THC can slow reaction times, impair cognitive performance, and make it more difficult for drivers to keep a steady position in their lane. Those who plan to use marijuana on 4/20 should have a plan in place and refrain from driving.