Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 770-X-10-.17-3-.03 - Narcotics, Amphetamines, And Other Dangerous Substances

(1) No person shall operate, or be in physical control of, a motor vehicle if he possesses or is under the influence of, or is using, any of the following substances:

(a) A narcotic drug or any derivative thereof;

(b) Any amphetamine or any formulation thereof (including, but not limited to, "pep pills" and "bennies");

(c) Any other substance, to a degree which renders him incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.

(2) No motor carrier shall knowingly require or permit a driver to violate paragraph (a) of this section.

(3) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to the possession or use of a substance administered to a driver by or under the instructions of a physician who has advised the driver that the substance will not affect his ability to operate a motor vehicle.

(4) As used in this section, "possession" does not include possession of a substance which is manifested and transported as part of a shipment.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.17-3-.03

Effective January 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission on February 5, 2013, pursuant to Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-7.

Author: Alabama Public Service Commission

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 37-3-5, 37-3-7.