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Originally Posted by deepimpact2
On the painkillers tip . . . I didn't know that would constitute a DUI. Most painkillers I have taken have not strictly forbidden driving. The labels just said be careful when driving or don't drive until you know the effects. So why is that considered a DUI? Doesn't make sense to me unless you are mixing them with illegal drugs or alcohol at the same time.
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The labels on bottles of wine don't strictly prohibit driving either -- they caution to drink and drive responsibly.
It's DUI if the drugs, whether they are OTC, prescription or illegal, impair one's ability to drive. But as AOII Angel says, proving that at this point would be almost impossible.