Do drunk driving laws apply to prescription drugs?
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Do drunk driving laws apply to prescription drugs?
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Asked on October 11, 2018 under Criminal Law, Connecticut
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M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes they do. Driving under the influence of any substance (alcohol.,drugs, etc.) is a serious offense. However, unlike alcohol, it is more difficult to prove that a driver was under the influence of drugs (prescription or illegal) while operating a vehicle because. This is because they can remain in the driver’s system for up to 30 days.
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