Drivers caught under the influence face jail
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Beer mats and posters are being used as part of a campaign to cut drug driving among young drivers.
Research for Transport for London (TfL) showed more than a quarter of young people in London know someone who has driven after taking illegal drugs.
TfL's campaign: 'Drug driving? you'd be off your head' targets drivers and passengers aged 17-25.
Drivers stopped under the influence of drugs face up to six months in prison, a �5,000 fine and a driving ban.
Nick Morris, from TfL, said: "Our research shows that the illegal drugs most likely to be used by drug drivers are cannabis and cocaine and many offenders feel that driving under the influence of cannabis isn't dangerous.
"This is very worrying, drug driving carries the same risks as drink driving and getting caught carries strong penalties."
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