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Sick at the wheel: medication is not a trivial offense

2022-12-09T05:09:05.014Z


Sick at the wheel: threaten points and driving ban Created: 09/12/2022, 06:00 By: Simon Mones Anyone who is ill should listen to their doctor and not drive. In addition to problems with the insurance, points and even a driving ban threaten. Anyone who is ill should stay at home - at least since Corona, that should be clear to everyone. Only in a few cases should you get out of bed, for example


Sick at the wheel: threaten points and driving ban

Created: 09/12/2022, 06:00

By: Simon Mones

Anyone who is ill should listen to their doctor and not drive.

In addition to problems with the insurance, points and even a driving ban threaten.

Anyone who is ill should stay at home - at least since Corona, that should be clear to everyone.

Only in a few cases should you get out of bed, for example to visit the doctor or to buy urgently needed medication in the pharmacy.

However, you should not sit in the driver's seat of the car, as this can have serious consequences.

The reasons for this are diverse.

The body's defense reaction often not only causes aching limbs, but also makes it difficult to concentrate.

And this is important so that accidents do not occur due to carelessness.

However, some medications can also limit the ability to drive.

If you drive a car when you are ill, you risk drastic consequences (symbol image) © Zoonar/Imago

Sick at the wheel: threaten points and driving ban

“Be careful with cough syrup in particular, as the juices often contain alcohol.

However, this is not always apparent at first glance,” emphasizes the

automobile club ACV

.

Of course, you won't get seriously drunk from it, but there are dangerous interactions.

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“If you are not sure what effect the medicines you are taking will have, you should refrain from driving your car.

If you are noticed by the police because of your unsafe driving style or are even responsible for an accident, you face the same penalties according to § 24a Abs. 2 StVG as someone who is caught driving under the influence of drugs”, explains the

ACV

.

Sick driving: Insurance can limit liability

Accordingly, one should consult the doctor and leave the car if he advises to do so.

For example, "conduct that violates the doctor's instructions is to be classified as grossly negligent, possibly even as intentional," as traffic lawyer Michael Schulte explained to

Auto, Motor und Sport

.

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The result: Insurers can then limit their liability and the driver has to share in the damage.

Because the driving license regulation requires that he must always be able to steer the car safely.

With many health restrictions, however, this is no longer the case.

In addition, points in Flensburg and also a driving ban or a medical-psychological examination threaten.

Sick at the wheel: the doctor also faces consequences

But it can also be uncomfortable for the doctor, as Schulte emphasizes: "If the doctor fails to inform his patients about the possible effects of medication or physical or mental limitations that have been identified on their ability to drive, this can also result in the doctor's own liability for any accidents suffered by the patient."

Source: merkur

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