Since the late 1990s, much European and world research has addressed the issue of driving under the influence of psychoactive substances. This Selected issue on ‘Drugs and driving’ focuses on driving after taking cannabis and benzodiazepines. Country responses were analysed to determine the prevalence of these substances among drivers and studied in the context of policy and legislation, law enforcement and prevention.

Table of contents
• Situation analysis
• Policy and legislation
• Law enforcement procedures
• Prevention approaches and programmes
• Conclusion