Can You Drive While on Prescription Drugs in California? - Anna R. Yum

BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast · Jun 8, 2026 · 2m

From Law Offices of Anna R. Yum - Can You Drive While on Prescription Drugs in California? explores how California DUI law applies when a driver has taken legally prescribed medication. The episode explains why a valid prescription does not automatically protect someone from a DUI charge under California Vehicle Code § 23152(f), and why the key issue is whether the medication impaired the person’s ability to drive safely.Listeners will learn how prescription drug DUI cases differ from alcohol DUI cases, including the absence of a per se prescription drug limit, the role of blood and urine…