Police in New England can search vehicles based on smells, but rules vary by state's marijuana laws.

In New England, police can search vehicles based on smells like marijuana or alcohol, but legality varies by state. In states where recreational marijuana is legal, like Massachusetts and Maine, smells may not justify a search as easily as in New Hampshire, where only medical marijuana is legal. Alcohol smells, like a broken wine bottle, can also lead to searches. Compliance with police requests is required during traffic stops, even if the legality of smell-based searches is unclear.

November 17, 2024
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