Drugged Driving Laws in California May Soon Change
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The laws and regulations regarding driving while under the influence of alcohol are clear in California. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent. The laws regarding driving while under the influence of drugs, however, are a little more confusing. Currently, there is a bill that California lawmakers are considering, which they hope will change that situation.
According to an NBC Los Angeles news report, Senate Bill 289 would make it illegal to operate a vehicle with any detectable amount of Schedule I, II, III, or IV drugs in your system. There will be exceptions for individuals who have a prescription who are using their medication in accordance with that prescription. How this law will be enforced is a question that remains to be answered.
