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New Drug-Drive Rules Come Into Force March 2nd 2015
New drug-drive legislation relating to both illegal and prescription substances comes into force in England and Wales on March 2nd 2015, a THINK! safety campaign has emphasised.
Purpose Of The Legislation
The purpose of the legislation is two-fold. Firstly, it penalises those that risk lives by driving while impeded by illegal substances such as cocaine and heroin. The Department for Transport has stated that the legal limits are set at “very low levels”.
Secondly, it recognises that some prescription substances can – if taken to excess or for illegitimate purposes – imped a driver's ability. Legal limits are set to “exceed normal prescribed doses”.
Medical Defence
Should a prescription substance put a motorist over the legal limit – but not to the point of impairment – he or she can claim a medical defence. On this basis, THINK! has advised any driver that requires medication at high doses to carry evidence that can be shown to a police officer. Examples include the prescription slip.
http://www.motoring.co.uk/car-news/new-drug-drive-legislation-am-i-fit-to-drive-_66068
New drug-drive legislation relating to both illegal and prescription substances comes into force in England and Wales on March 2nd 2015, a THINK! safety campaign has emphasised.
Purpose Of The Legislation
The purpose of the legislation is two-fold. Firstly, it penalises those that risk lives by driving while impeded by illegal substances such as cocaine and heroin. The Department for Transport has stated that the legal limits are set at “very low levels”.
Secondly, it recognises that some prescription substances can – if taken to excess or for illegitimate purposes – imped a driver's ability. Legal limits are set to “exceed normal prescribed doses”.
Medical Defence
Should a prescription substance put a motorist over the legal limit – but not to the point of impairment – he or she can claim a medical defence. On this basis, THINK! has advised any driver that requires medication at high doses to carry evidence that can be shown to a police officer. Examples include the prescription slip.
http://www.motoring.co.uk/car-news/new-drug-drive-legislation-am-i-fit-to-drive-_66068