Experts Call for Stricter Cannabis and Alcohol Driving Limits in Germany

Concerns over mixed substance use and outdated regulations prompt calls for reform ahead of key traffic safety conference.

Traffic safety experts urge stricter limits on cannabis and alcohol consumption for drivers, citing risks of mixed substance use.
The current threshold of 3.5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood and 0.5‰ blood alcohol level is deemed insufficient to ensure road safety.
The upcoming Verkehrsgerichtstag conference will evaluate the impact of recent cannabis legalization and propose regulatory updates.
Critics advocate for eliminating the THC limit altogether, arguing that cannabis affects driving ability unpredictably compared to alcohol.
Calls for improved roadside THC testing, enhanced education for new drivers, and stricter penalties for first-time offenders are gaining momentum.