Impaired driving is when your body or emotions have been affected (usually temporarily) in a way that makes you an unsafe driver. You need to make
sure you’re safe to drive before you get in the car.
Information for drivers taking medication –
Have a 'safe to drive' conversation with your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. It's against the law to drive when you are impaired.
Impaired driving is when your body or emotions have been affected (usually temporarily) in a way that makes you an unsafe driver. You need to make
sure you’re safe to drive before you get in the car.
Information for drivers taking medication –
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