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Republicans Want to Change Law On Traffic Stops

November 23rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

In the waning moments of the 2023 General Assembly session, legislation was passed making it illegal to stop and search a vehicle due to the smell of cannabis.  The Joint Republican Caucus is hoping to eliminate that provision in the next session through the Drug-Free Roadways Act of 2024.  House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy says the current provision is dangerous…

Pippy cited the increase in accidents in Canada since the legalization of cannabis there in 2018…