Bill looks to add 'driving impaired on meds', other drugs to DUII
ROSEBURG, Ore. -- State lawmakers are working to expand the definition of drunken driving in Oregon to include other intoxicants like prescription drugs and synthetic substances that mimic drugs.
If passed, a bill currently circulating around in legislature would add prescription medications and other drugs that affect a driver's mental or physical faculties to DUII.
Currently "intoxicants" cover only alcohol, controlled substances and inhalants.
Sgt. Jeff Eichenbusch at the Roseburg Police Department said that there are many people that still drive, even inf their medication impairs their driving ability.
“A lot of people don't understand. They'll take a medication that's been prescribed to them and they'll think they're just fine,” said Sgt. Eichenbusch. “They don't realize there's actually an impairment there.”
Sgt. Eichenbusch also said that some people are not aware they are swerving or driving slowly due to their medications.
If the expansion bill passes, drivers who claim to be reacting adversely to medication would be required to provide medical records to the prosecutor.
Just another "law" that they will enforce only as they choose. There are already dozens of laws on the books, in the states, at the federal levels that are ranomly ignored or enforced at the individual districts choosing. I'd say it's time to start cutting back on Law Maker's numbers...lay them off, cut their salaries. Reduce those that are parasitic to our work forces. Federal, State, County administrative positions should all be on the cutting block.
key there is to NOT claim to be "adversely affected" Â
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We just saw the City  lose its case against an Oregon Football Player.Â
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That is total BS. Our Medical records are private. You can Kiss my ***!
Yet another money making scheme by the police state.