drugged driving
Intoxicated behind wheel
Drugged driving is operating a vehicle while impaired by drugs—whether illegal substances, prescription medications, or over-the-counter drugs that affect alertness or coordination.
The term parallels drunk driving but covers impairment from marijuana, opioids, sedatives, or other substances: He was arrested for drugged driving after failing a roadside sobriety test.
- narcoticsDrugs inducing sleep, numbness
- intoxicationSubstance-induced mental impairment
- impairmentDiminished function or capacity
- field sobriety testRoadside intoxication assessment
- roadside testImpairment assessment during traffic stop
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