A $285,000 grant will be put to use to warn drivers in Long Beach about driving stoned or under the influence of other drugs. Writes High Times.
Friendly reminder to drive safely, Long Beach! Do not drink/smoke and drive. https://t.co/MINEjyeqRP
— City of Long Beach (@LongBeachCity) December 16, 2023
Long Beach, California is developing ways to teach local residents how to responsibly consume cannabis without getting behind the wheel. Given that cannabis sales in Long Beach contributed more tax revenue in 2022 than oil, it’s a big facet of the city and leaders hope to keep cannabis use safer.
The City of Long Beach announced that its Department of Health and Human Services was awarded a $285,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to educate locals about responsible cannabis use and its goal to reduce cannabis-impaired driving related collisions.
“This grant fuels the City’s ongoing effort to keep everyone on our roadways safe,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “It’s important that people get informed. This means, the public should know that driving under the influence includes cannabis, illegal substances, and even some medications.”
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