Oklahoma drivers are facing stricter rules under a new law equating marijuana use in vehicles to alcohol consumption. Effective November 1, the measure makes it illegal for anyone — driver or passenger — to use marijuana inside a vehicle. According to Lt. Mark Southall of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, drivers can be held responsible if passengers are caught smoking.

Marijuana products must also be sealed and stored out of reach, such as in a trunk, to avoid open-container penalties. The law applies to all residents, even medical marijuana patients. Lawmakers say the change closes enforcement loopholes and enhances road safety. Officials cite growing concern after a 2022 crash in Tishomingo linked to marijuana impairment.

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