Michigan roadside drug testing garners support, backlash as lawmakers push for change

First detection of cannabis in breath from edibles

Cannabis has gained increased use in the United States, outpacing alcohol as Americans' daily recreational drug of choice. Nearly 20% of cannabis users have admitted to driving after using the drug. However, unlike for alcohol, reliable roadside tests for cannabis don't exist. Even blood tests can't determine when a person used cannabis, leaving law enforcement without a way to determine a person's recent use, much less how intoxicated they are.

Michigan roadside drug testing garners support, backlash as lawmakers push for change

Roadside drug testing would be allowed in Michigan if a pair of bills get the support from lawmakers they need. However, some are not happy about it, including people concerned that legal marijuana users could end up targeted.

Michigan Roadside Drug Testing Continues To Move Through Legislature

LANSING – Under new bills making their way through the Michigan Legislature, police could swab your mouth on the side of the road and know within minutes if there are drugs in your system. While the bipartisan bills are garnering support in the name of safety, strong pushback is also emerging. Big picture view: Under Michigan law, driving with a Schedule 1 drug, including marijuana, in your system is treated the same as driving under the influen…