What Are the Laws Regarding Prescription Medication and Driving in California?

California Law Regarding Prescription Medications and Operating a Motor Vehicle

It’s important to note that the law does not really distinguish between prescription medication and illegal medication or controlled substances. If you’re driving and you’re under the influence because of some sort of drug or medication, you can be brought in for driving under the influence.

The laws regarding prescription medication in California and driving fall under several different categories. You used to see prescription medication being lumped in with regular DUIs. However, the laws were amended to separate drug DUIs specifically.

Section 23152(b) is driving with the blood alcohol level of 0.08 which is specific to alcohol. Then there are the other subsections which could be driving under the influence of drugs or under a combination of alcohol or drugs. There are also code sections for people who are addicted to medications or drugs.

Read about the Laws Regarding Prescription Medication and Driving in California, or call the law office of Attorney Mark Rosenfeld for a free initial consultation at (310) 424-3145 and get the information and legal answers you’re seeking.

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