Drug Driving
Driving while unfit due to drugs is against the law. This applies to prescribed medication or over-the-counter products as well as illegal substances. In fact, driving while unfit through drugs is just as dangerous as drink driving. The effects of some drugs can last for some time after use.
The penalties for drug driving are exactly the same as for drink driving. If you get caught, you could be fined up to £5,000 and have a one year ban from driving.
Ways in which drugs can affect driving include:
- slower reaction times
- poor concentration
- sleepiness/fatigue
- confused thinking
- distorted perception
- over-confidence
If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs then you should always report them to the police by calling 999. You could save someone’s life.
