The RAC warns that anyone taking new medicines should always talk to their GP before getting in the car.
Driving in the winter can be very difficult due to icy roads and frozen windshields.
But did you know that just driving with a cold can lead to trouble? Some everyday medications, such as codeine, can cause drowsiness and dizziness, which can affect safe driving. may give.
Experts advise that if you take any new medication, always consult your doctor before driving. He must tell the DVLA about certain conditions or face a hefty £1,000 fine. The RAC says on its website: “Many legal medicines and widely used painkillers can impair driving, and in England, Scotland and Wales it is possible to drive with a certain amount of certain drugs in the blood. It is an offense to drive.”
If you are caught driving under the influence of drugs, you could be suspended for at least one year and have a criminal record. He could also face an unlimited fine, up to six months in prison, and his driver’s license would show he had a drug driving conviction for the next 11 years.
The maximum penalty for causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drugs is life in prison.
The Mirror reports that the government advises that you should always check with your doctor before driving if you are taking any of the following medications:
- opioid painkillers
- Prescription medications for anxiety (such as benzodiazepines)
- Antiepileptic drugs (antiepileptic drugs)
- antipsychotic drugs
- some antidepressants
- Products containing codeine
- Allergy products (both prescription and over-the-counter), such as some cold medicines and antihistamines
- sleeping pills
- muscle relaxant
- Medicines that treat or control symptoms of diarrhea
- Medications that treat or prevent symptoms of motion sickness
- Diet drugs, “sleepy” drugs, and other drugs containing stimulants (e.g., caffeine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine)
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