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Can a driver be impaired and charged with DUI after taking a legally prescribed medication?
- A.No, prescriptions make DUI impossible
- B.Only if the medication is combined with alcohol
- C.Yes, if the medication impairs your driving, you can be charged with DUI even though the drug was prescribed
- D.Only illegal drugs can lead to a DUI
Correct answer
C. Yes, if the medication impairs your driving, you can be charged with DUI even though the drug was prescribed
Why
DUI covers impairment by alcohol, illegal drugs, and legal medications alike. If a prescription makes you drowsy or slows reactions, driving on it can be both illegal and dangerous.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Alcohol, Drugs & DUI Penalties · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-087).