Motorists are being warned about how some common over-the-counter remedies could land them with drug-driving charges.
With hay fever affecting an estimated 13 million people in the UK, many will turn to medication to fight runny noses and itchy eyes.
But aside from curing their ailments, these medicines can also affect vision, hearing and reaction time and could land you with a criminal record if you’re involved in an accident, the Sun reports.
As such, drivers are being urged to check the label before the get behind the wheel, as over-the-counter medication is covered under the same law as cocaine and cannabis that’s prohibits driving with drugs in your body if they impair your ability.
Side effects of the everyday treatment can cause sleepiness, sickness and dizziness – all of which could make you more likely to have an accident.
Using ‘field impairment assessments’ and roadside drugaliser tests, police are able to pull you over and, if they think you’re unfit to drive, you’ll be arrested.
If found guilty, you could receive a one-year driving ban, unlimited fine and in more serious cases, a prison term.
The criminal offence will also stay on your driving licence for 11 years.
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