How long should I wait to drive after getting high? (CDOT)
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In 2025, Colorado experienced its deadliest year for impaired driving since 2022. More than 230 lives were lost in impaired driving-related crashes. It's up to all Coloradans to put safety first. Even one death caused by impaired driving is too many.
One of the best safety measures you can take when consuming cannabis is to wait before you get behind the wheel. The question is: how long do you need to wait before driving?
To learn more about how long you should wait to drive after consuming cannabis, visit CDOT’s Drugged Driving Safety webpage.
