As recreational cannabis becomes more and more accessible in Minnesota, law enforcement is dealing with the complicated issue of determining when someone is driving high.

A 2024 AAA survey found that nearly 85% of pot users say they drove the same day as they used. Those surveyed also said they used within an hour of driving.

A Minnesota pilot program on cheek swab testing found that 87% of those pulled over for suspected driving under the influence of drugs tested positive for at least one drug, the most common being marijuana. Many might not know how cannabis impacts their driving abilities.

"A lot of what we do is educating the public on that. The laws come very fast, they are confusing, so that is part of our job as well," said Sgt. Tyler Milless with the Minnesota State Patrol.

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