On November 28, 2022, a new resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation No. 51-P was published, according to which, if a drug not included in the list of psychotropic or narcotic drugs is found in the blood or urine of a driver (RGB no. 681), holding him liable for driving under the influence or refusing to be examined is not allowed.
Senator Irina Rukavishnikova believes that it is necessary to fill the gap in the legislation, since drugs can contain substances that are not related to ethyl alcohol and drugs, but which can impair the driver’s attention and reaction.
Each drug has an instruction that describes the pharmacological effect of the drug on the body, as well as possible side effects from its use. Usually the instructions say that you should not drive while taking this medication because the drug can cause drowsiness, tiredness, dullness, etc.
By using and driving such drugs, a person is knowingly taking risks and posing a danger to himself and others. And this amounts to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Rukavishnikova writes in her Telegram channel.
“This is no longer a personal matter for the driver, but a problem for all road users,” the senator is sure.
Therefore, it is necessary to legislate the criteria for determining “drug intoxication” – to improve measures of responsibility for traffic violations.
Source: Telegram/Irina Rukovishnikova
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