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Drivers who get behind the wheel after taking certain medications could be handed a six-month jail sentence, the DVLA has warned. Legislation across Scotland, England and Wales makes it illegal to drive with legal drugs in your system above specified thresholds. ‌

The official guidance on Gov.uk specifically targets those taking particular anti-anxiety medications. The DVLA has urged anyone prescribed these drugs to speak with their doctor to confirm they're safe to operate a vehicle. ‌

When it comes to illegal drugs, the authority stressed that motorists caught driving with substances like cocaine in their system will face harsh punishments, regardless of whether their driving is actually affected. ‌

Although this legislation doesn't cover Northern Ireland drivers,

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