Toxicological findings in driver and motorcyclist fatalities in Scotland 2012 –2015

It has long been recognized that alcohol and certain drugs may impair a person ’s driving ability [1]. It is also well known that drug use by drivers can increase the risk of being killed in motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) [2–4]. Both illicit psychoactive drugs such as cannabis and amphetamine, and prescription medications such as benzodiazepines can impair driving [5].

Source: Forensic Science International - January 2, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Hilary J. Hamnett, Martha Ilett, Fauzia Nurul Izzati, Shannah Smith, Kirsty H. Watson Source Type: research