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Drogas y alcohol
- 1/10Cautious medication before driving is necessary to avoid
Medications whether over-the-counter, prescription, or illegal can affect your ability to drive safely. For instance, taking cold medicine before driving to work might make you drowsy or less alert. Always read the label and talk to a healthcare provider if you are unsure about its effects on driving.
Driving after taking medication should be avoided if it causes
Some medications slow brain activity, delay reflexes, or blur vision, which can prevent you from responding quickly to road hazards.
When impaired by alcohol or drugs, a driver must not
Alcohol and many drugs impair your perception and slow your reaction time, making it harder to make safe driving decisions and increasing the risk of a crash.
When there is an open container of alcohol, it must not be
It is illegal to have any open container of alcohol in the passenger area of a vehicle, regardless of whether the vehicle is moving, stopped, or parked. Violating this law may result in a fine of up to $100 and 90 days of jail.
When parked on a public highway with an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, it is
You are still in violation of the open container law even if the vehicle is not in motion. The law applies to all passenger areas of vehicles on public roadways.
Alcohol consumption, sober up by drinking coffee is a myth because
Drinking coffee does not speed up the body’s ability to process alcohol. Only time allows the body to eliminate alcohol and reduce impairment.
Furnishing alcohol to an under 21 age is considered
It is illegal to give, sell, or provide alcohol to a minor. The penalty can be a fine up to $1,000 and 60days of jail.
When under 21 and refused to take a breath test in Michigan then
Under Michigan’s Zero Tolerance law, minors who refuse a preliminary breath test (PBT) during a traffic stop can face license suspension, even on a first offense. This administrative action is separate from criminal charges and is designed to deter underage drinking and driving.
Michigan law considers a driver legally impaired at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. This limit applies to non-commercial drivers over age 21 and can lead to DUI charges, license suspension, and criminal penalties.
Combining alcohol with drugs whether illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter can have a synergistic effect, making impairment much worse. This significantly increases the risk of crashes and is treated seriously under Michigan law.