VTL 1192.4 · Article 1192
Driving While Ability Impaired by a Drug (VTL 1192.4)
This charge applies when your ability is impaired to some extent by a drug other than alcohol — including prescription medication — even if the drug was lawfully obtained.
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- You operated a motor vehicle in a location covered by VTL 1192(7), including public highways, private roads open to traffic, and qualifying parking lots.
- Your ability was impaired to some extent by a drug.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The impairment is not supported by the evidence.
- The observed condition has another explanation.
- The stop or the testing was unlawful.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Misdemeanor carries a maximum sentence of up to 1 year and a fine of up to $500 to $1,000.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.
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