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bronco54501 · 06-08-2011, 07:56 PM

I have tried to search for limits on different types, no luck.. But this I found for my state.......

Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or greater.
Driving while under the influence of an intoxicant, including alcohol, legal prescription medications, illegal or controlled drugs, or other chemical substances.
Driving with a detectable amount of any restricted controlled substance in the blood stream.
Driving while under the influence of a controlled substance or any other drug.
While the last three definitions sound alike, they are written that way so that they covers a wide variety of intoxicating substances, whether the substance in the bloodstream ranging from intoxication by a valid prescription medication, an illegally-obtained Schedule I controlled substance, down to intoxication from sniffing glue or chewing raw Jimson weed. Wisconsin law states:

"A driver is "under the influence" when his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired. A person's ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired if he or she is less able to safely control the vehicle because of the consumption of alcohol or controlled substances."

~~freebird~~ · (This post was last modified: 06-09-2011 08:21 AM by freebird.)

(06-08-2011 07:56 PM)bronco54501 Wrote: I have tried to search for limits on different types, no luck.. But this I found for my state.......

Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or greater.
Driving while under the influence of an intoxicant, including alcohol, legal prescription medications, illegal or controlled drugs, or other chemical substances.
Driving with a detectable amount of any restricted controlled substance in the blood stream.
Driving while under the influence of a controlled substance or any other drug.
While the last three definitions sound alike, they are written that way so that they covers a wide variety of intoxicating substances, whether the substance in the bloodstream ranging from intoxication by a valid prescription medication, an illegally-obtained Schedule I controlled substance, down to intoxication from sniffing glue or chewing raw Jimson weed. Wisconsin law states:

"A driver is "under the influence" when his or her ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired. A person's ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired if he or she is less able to safely control the vehicle because of the consumption of alcohol or controlled substances."

What constitutes Impaired? This will be a judgement call of the Officer IMO. Not cut in stone at all.

nursedina · 06-08-2011, 11:59 PM

Free - ANY detectable Mount is against the law. No one says it's right or fair or realistic, but it is what it is. Would they prosecute ? Who knows? But if someone dies...or gets seriously injured...even though the accident had nothing to do with the narcotics.....you bet you ass they will. It's still against the law, that's all they need.

~~freebird~~ · (This post was last modified: 06-09-2011 08:22 AM by freebird.)

(06-08-2011 11:59 PM)nursedina Wrote: Free - ANY detectable Mount is against the law. No one says it's right or fair or realistic, but it is what it is. Would they prosecute ? Who knows? But if someone dies...or gets seriously injured...even though the accident had nothing to do with the narcotics.....you bet you ass they will. It's still against the law, that's all they need.

Impaired.....
Show me where you find this information. Thxs

~~freebird~~ · 06-09-2011, 09:23 AM

Louisiana concerning DUI, Prescription drugs etc website

http://www.duiattorney.com/louisiana/law

OWI provision, is a person with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or more will be presumed impaired.

Here is the part concerning prescription drugs and DUI:

DUI/DWI DRUG IMPAIRMENT - A person may be arrested and charged with OWI if they operate a vehicle while under the influence of any listed controlled dangerous substance, or one or more drugs which are not controlled dangerous substances and which are legally obtainable with or without a prescription. The fact that the operator did not knowingly consume quantities of the drug or drugs which substantially exceed the dosage prescribed by the physician or the dosage recommended by the manufacturer of the drug may be used as an affirmative defense.

This law is so open to interpretation of what is considered Impaired.
I do not feel Impaired; I take my prescribed drugs according to the Doctor's orders.

IF you feel you are Impaired, Do not Drive; Do not cook; Do not hold your children or grandchildren. Do not get out in the heat and work your yard/or garden especially if you are using tools or machinery.

If I felt so Impaired I could not Drive, I would do my best to beam down to medications that would not cause this. Maybe my PM Doctor is really good......
What is your danger boundary? Maybe some are over medicated.

Life is Good.

nursedina · 06-09-2011, 09:26 AM

Free- YOu are stuck On the wording of IMPAIRMENT. There is no words on impairment...it's all black and white. If you use it, you're breaking the law. No one has to prove impairment. If you take it and drive no matter how much or little, you are breaking the law.

Why are you stuck on impairment? Impairment means crap. If you do it, it's wrong. If you dont, you are safe. Period. It's very easy.

I'm busy right now, I will send links when I can.

Smile

Dina

~~freebird~~ · (This post was last modified: 06-09-2011 09:30 AM by freebird.)

(06-09-2011 09:26 AM)nursedina Wrote: Free- YOu are stuck On the wording of IMPAIRMENT. There is no words on impairment...it's all black and white. If you use it, you're breaking the law. No one has to prove impairment. If you take it and drive no matter how much or little, you are breaking the law.

Why are you stuck on impairment? Impairment means crap. If you do it, it's wrong. If you dont, you are safe. Period. It's very easy.

I'm busy right now, I will send links when I can.

Dina

Read my thread above before you start crowing. LOL Tongue

You are WRONG... Partially..... You are stuck on what Jayne says....

jayne · 06-09-2011, 09:44 AM

MAY be used as a defence.....but it could cost you every thing you have in legal fees...and then there is cival court...and then there is your mind if you maim or kill some one...but it is open

bronco54501 · 06-09-2011, 10:28 AM

Free, I guess its fine for you. There are days I need the max dosages I am allowed.. And I would be a danger to others, even the next 2 days there is enough trace still in my blood.. You are thinking of the present not what the whole outcome is.. I am from a small town, word of mouth gets around.. Heck even our district attorney knows of the meds I am on.. Have they ever stopped me before...? NO... But I also dont drive around thinking nothing could ever happen. And even when I was heavily medicated just after I was able to walk my self to my car after my accident I thout I was not impaired... After they had me fixed up to the point of no narcotics, a week after being off of them I realized how un responsive I was before.. Ask your wife truthfully if she feels safe with you driving......

nursedina · 06-09-2011, 04:18 PM

If I'm wrong, I can admit it.. Wink

...I'm wrong often...just ask my three teenage boys...lol...

Here is a link I found that states that ANY amount in these certain states is illegal. ANY...the other states use impairment. After much reading, I have found on the PA sites at least, that they have experts that judge your impairment. Anyway, for these states in this article..it is ANY amount..no need to prove impairment. If you don't live in any of see states, then I guess it doesn't apply to you and you have to worry about impairment, rather than use.

http://www.drugabuse.gov/info facts/driving.html

No matter what the law says Free, just be careful. No one wants ot see you get hurt. There would be no one to argue with!!!! Tongue

Be careful and take care

Dina

(06-09-2011 09:28 AM)freebird Wrote:
(06-09-2011 09:26 AM)nursedina Wrote: Free- YOu are stuck On the wording of IMPAIRMENT. There is no words on impairment...it's all black and white. If you use it, you're breaking the law. No one has to prove impairment. If you take it and drive no matter how much or little, you are breaking the law.

Why are you stuck on impairment? Impairment means crap. If you do it, it's wrong. If you dont, you are safe. Period. It's very easy.

I'm busy right now, I will send links when I can.

Dina

Read my thread above before you start crowing. LOL
You are WRONG... Partially..... You are stuck on what Jayne says....