Did you know you can be arrested for driving under influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) if you are under the influence of cold medicine? Most people probably have not considered this. Jodi Lynn Cole, 26 years old Alabama woman probably had no idea that when she took methadone, a drug that was prescribed by your doctor, he would be arrested for DUI for driving under the influence. She told the reporting officer that she thought it would be fine because her doctor had prescribed for her. However, the officer who stopped her thought otherwise, especially after Cole failed miserably on all four field sobriety tests the officer administered.
However, the law in Alabama, and in several other states as well, driving under the influence of any substance that can affect mind is illegal, whether medicine for a cold or the flu or a cold beer or liquor. While an extreme comparison, law enforcement officials are comparing to sleep at the wheel. In other situations, there is nothing wrong with sleeping. However, while driving, can cause serious harm to you and other drivers on the road. A perfectly legal drug has been prescribed for you, but that does not mean it is safe for use while driving.
During the season of colds and flu this year, it might be a better idea for you to read the warning labels on prescription drugs you are taking, and always make sure to avoid driving if you feel drowsy.
For more information please visit: http://www.aboutdui.org
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