Drugged Driving Rises in New York

As efforts focus on the effects of driving while under the influence of alcohol, there is still the concern about those who drive while impaired by drugs and prescription medications. According to whec.com, the rate of drunk drivers in New York State has declined, but, there has been an increase in citations for driving while under the influence of drugs. These statistics show that the effectiveness of drunk driving campaigns has had a positive public safety effect, and that more focus may need to be placed on driving after taking certain medications or drugs. Read more here: Study: Impaired driving on the rise