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Don’t forget, driving high is a DWI

Jul 26, 2023 08:26AM ● By Content Editor
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By Nyah Adams - WDIO News - July 26, 2023


As Marijuana becomes legal in Minnesota, there’s one big message the Department of Public Safety is pushing. “Driving high is a DWI,” will be the new slogan once marijuana is legal.

In addition to pushing safety on roads, they’re also pushing for safe trails and waterways. “Operating a boat, off-highway vehicle (OHV) or snowmobile under the influence is one of the main factors in fatal crashes in Minnesota. Each year, about half of all fatal incidents involving boats, OHVs and snowmobiles involve impairment.”


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