Great question! There are a lot of different terms for what is ultimately known as a DUI
—or driving under the influence. But while DUI and drugged driving are interchangeable, drunk driving and drugged driving are not. Drugged driving refers to operating or controlling a vehicle while under the influence of any substance that can cause impairment. This includes, but isn’t limited to alcohol. It also refers to legal substances like marijuana (depending on where you live) and over-the-counter or prescription medication, especially ones that cause drowsiness, as well as illegal drugs.
To avoid a drugged driving charge, even if you’re taking legal medication, do not operate a vehicle if you feel at all impaired. If you have to travel, call a friend, a taxi, or a rideshare service. It may save your life, or someone else’s.
It’s also important to remember that having a drugged driving charge on your record can seriously impact your car insurance
rates. But even if you do already have a violation on your record, you can still save money with Jerry
. The average Jerry user saves $879 a year on their car insurance. That’s because Jerry’s the fully-licensed brokerage app that brings you tailored quotes from over fifty carriers in minutes. Jerry will help you find a policy that’s right for you, at a price that’s lower than you’d ever expect. Not everyone has a clean record, but anyone can save on their car insurance with Jerry.