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Ohio Highway Patrol Introduces New Oral Marijuana Test to Combat Impaired Driving

Ohio Highway Patrol Introduces New Oral Marijuana Test for Impaired Drivers

The Ohio Highway Patrol is piloting a new oral fluid test to detect marijuana impairment in suspected intoxicated drivers. The test involves swabbing the mouth of a driver during traffic stops or at the scene of a crash if the trooper believes the driver is impaired.

This innovative approach aims to provide a more accurate and efficient method of determining whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana. The oral fluid test can detect the presence of THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, in a person’s saliva, which can indicate impairment.

The pilot program is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to combat impaired driving in Ohio. With the increasing legalization of marijuana in many states, including Ohio, law enforcement agencies are facing new challenges in detecting and prosecuting cases of marijuana-impaired driving.

The Ohio Highway Patrol’s new oral fluid test is expected to provide a more effective and reliable way to identify drivers who are under the influence of marijuana, ultimately helping to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities caused by impaired driving.