Survey shows 61% sat behind the wheel after taking drugs

Ljubljana, 18 June - The Road Safety Agency presented on Tuesday the results of an online survey among over 3,300 people, which shows that a majority of those who took drugs in the past year, or 61%, decided to nevertheless drive. The agency said the figure is alarming given that driving under the influence is a major threat to road safety.

Ljubljana Road Safety Agency director Simona Felser and Robert Vehovec from the General Police Administration at a news conference on drugs in traffic. Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana
Road Safety Agency director Simona Felser and Robert Vehovec from the General Police Administration at a news conference on drugs in traffic.
Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana The Road Safety Agency's news conference on drugs in traffic. Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana
The Road Safety Agency's news conference on drugs in traffic.
Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana The Road Safety Agency's news conference on drugs in traffic. Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana
The Road Safety Agency's news conference on drugs in traffic.
Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana Road Safety Agency director Simona Felser and Robert Vehovec from the General Police Administration at a news conference on drugs in traffic. Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

Ljubljana
Road Safety Agency director Simona Felser and Robert Vehovec from the General Police Administration at a news conference on drugs in traffic.
Photo: Jakob Pintar/STA

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