It’s no secret that being inebriated while driving is a no-go. However, what many people don’t realize is that the law has evolved to ensure that there are different testing measures for drugged driving and drunk driving. In the state of California, drugged driving and drunk driving are two different things, so read on to learn the most important details about each.
Limits for Drunk Driving
California Vehicle Code segregates the offense of driving under the influence (DUI) into two divisions: drunk driving and drugged driving. Driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is banned. The regulation is stricter for commercial vehicle drivers, who should not drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of more than 0.04 percent.
Limits for Drugged Driving
Because experts have never agreed on the how much of any type of drug can impair a person, correlating drug amount with driving performance is difficult. This problem is compounded by the fact that while many different medicines can impair driving, each drug can present differently in different people. Therefore, California law states only that using any drug that impairs one’s ability to drive safely is illegal. This applies to prescribed, over-the-counter, and illegal drugs alike.
Similarities
What many people don’t realize is that the testing processes for drugged and drunk driving are actually very similar. In most cases, if you’re pulled over, the police officer will have you perform a set of basic tests to determine whether drugs or alcohol has impaired your ability to safely drive. The officer also has the right to take you in for a blood draw, which will build a case for or against you. One last thing to note is that convictions for both drugged and drunk driving stay on one’s record for the same amount of time.
In short, drugged driving and drunk driving in California have their similarities, but they also differ in certain ways. Remember that in any situation, driving sober is always best, as doing so will ensure that you can keep driving in the future—and that you stay safe.
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Briefing by María Isabel Salvador, Special Representative and Head of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), on recent political, security, and humanitarian developments in the country and on the Secretary-General's latest report on BINUH.
Published: 21st Apr 2025 04:22:29 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: SG Remarks on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
Secretary-General António Guterres extended his deepest condolences to Catholics, and all those around the world, inspired by the extraordinary life and example of His Holiness Pope Francis.
Speaking to reporters today (21 Apr), Guterres said, “Pope Francis was a messenger of hope, humility and humanity. He was a transcendent voice for peace, human dignity and social justice. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service and compassion for all — especially those on the margins of life or trapped by the horrors of conflict.”
The Secretary-General continued, “Pope Francis was a man of faith for all faiths — working with people of all beliefs and backgrounds to light a path forward.”
“Through the years, we at the United Nations were greatly inspired by his commitment to the goals and ideals of our organization — a message I was honoured to convey in my meetings with him as Secretary-General,” Guterres added.
The UN chief said, “Pope Francis also understood that protecting our common home is, at heart, a deeply moral mission and responsibility that belongs to every person.”
“Many of us find great meaning in his final Easter message delivered just yesterday. He appealed for us not to yield to – as he called it – the ‘logic of fear’. Instead, he urged the world to invest in what he referred to as the ‘weapons of peace’ – to help the most vulnerable, to fight hunger, to advance development,” Guterres added.
The Secretary-General concluded, “Our divided and discordant world will be a much better place if we follow his example of unity and mutual understanding in our own actions.”
Pope Francis died today (21 Apr) the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
Published: 21st Apr 2025 03:02:42 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Haiti: Women & girls - Joint Security Council Media Stakeout
Comments to the media by Jérôme Bonnafont, Permanent Representative of the Republic of France to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of April, on behalf of Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom and France, signatories of the shared commitments on Women, Peace and Security, on the situation on Haiti.
Published: 21st Apr 2025 03:01:29 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: His Holiness Pope Francis, 1936-2025 | United Nations
His Holiness Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025 at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Among his many interactions in support of the United Nations, His Holiness addressed the General Assembly in 2015, calling on countries to put aside their differences in the service of humanity.
Published: 21st Apr 2025 12:25:05 By: United Nations
The process of choosing a pope, also known as “conclave,” is a combination of ancient tradition, religious ritual and politics. The voting takes places behind closed doors and only a small, select group has a say in the decision. CNN Vatican Correspondent Christopher Lamb explains how the new pope will be elected. #CNN #News
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CNN Video: ‘A death in our family’: 1.4 billion Catholics mourn Pope Francis
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Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what would be his last appearance. CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb reports.
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Published: 21st Apr 2025 01:33:45 By: CNN
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died aged 88.
His death has triggered a mourning period which involves centuries-old rites.
It has also set into motion the process for electing a new pontiff. A conclave can be expected to be held between 15 and 20 days after Francis's death.
The official duties are carried out by the Pope's camerlengo or chamberlain, currently Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell.
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Published: 21st Apr 2025 02:10:11 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: King Charles and world leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis | BBC News
King Charles has paid tribute to Pope Francis, who has died aged 88.
In a statement released by Buckingham Palace, King Charles said that “his Holiness will be remembered for his compassion, his concern for the unity of the Church and for his tireless commitment to the common causes of all people of faith."
World leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russia's Vladimir Putin have also paid tribute.
Mourners are gathering in St Peter's Square, where there is a sense of shock and sadness following news of the Pope’s death at 07:35 local time on Easter Monday.
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Published: 21st Apr 2025 11:11:49 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: In 2015, Pope Francis urged people to "confront polarisation that tries to divide us". #BBCNews
Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican has said.
In a statement, the Vatican said: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.”
The news comes just a day after Easter Sunday, where the pontiff made a brief appearance in front of crowds at St Peter’s Square.
The Pope had been in a Rome hospital for weeks with double pneumonia, where he suffered a near-fatal respiratory crisis.
But an improvement in his condition led to his discharge, before he made his first public appearance in five weeks.
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Published: 21st Apr 2025 08:43:27 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: World Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis After His Passing
Leaders across the world are paying tribute to Pope Francis who has died aged 88.
The announcement of the pontiff’s death came the morning after he greeted crowds at St Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni led tributes, saying the Pope “was able to give me comfort in very difficult moments”.
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Published: 21st Apr 2025 05:07:07 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Pope Francis Dies a Day After Greeting Crowds on Easter Sunday
Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican has said.
In a statement, the Vatican said: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father.”
The pontiff made his final public appearance yesterday, where he briefly greeted crowds in St Peter’s Square to mark Easter Sunday.
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Published: 21st Apr 2025 10:27:07 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Pope Francis Dies Aged 88, the Vatican Announces
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.
The pontiff made his final public appearance yesterday, where he briefly greeted crowds in St Peter’s Square to mark Easter Sunday.
In a statement, Cardinal Kevin Farrell said: "At 7.35am this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.”
His death comes after a recent hospitalisation for bronchitis treatment, where he suffered from pneumonia in both lungs. Report by Laurence Brooks.
Published: 21st Apr 2025 08:39:00 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Russia Launches 300+ Attacks During Supposed Easter Truce, Ukraine Claims
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for breaking a 30-hour Easter ceasefire agreement.
President Putin ordered all military activity to stop from Saturday evening until Sunday midnight.
Zelensky agreed to the truce but said Russia launched hundreds of attacks during the pause.
He reported 387 shellings, 19 assaults, and 290 drone uses in the first six hours accusing Moscow of “faking peace” while continuing to advance in some areas of Ukraine.
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Published: 20th Apr 2025 03:30:50 By: On Demand News
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church since 2013, has died at age 88.
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Rev. Daryold Corbiere Winkler, an Ojibway Catholic priest from M'Chigeeng First Nation, says Pope Francis’s apology for the Catholic Church’s role in the residential school system was a chance for healing and transformation, and part of the reconciliation journey in Canada.
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CBC Video: JD Vance met with Pope Francis the day before Pope’s death
One of Pope Francis’s final meetings before his death was with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance, who visited the Vatican over the weekend.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre offered his condolences following the death of Pope Francis. Poilievre said millions of Catholics and non-Catholics have been inspired by “his leadership in faith and other domains.”
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30 hours instead of 30 days - that's how Ukraine's foreign minister described Vladimir Putin's Easter ceasefire announcement.
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A US Senator has met the Maryland man who was wrongly deported to an El Salvador jail. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen held a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a hotel - after being refused entry to the notorious maximum security prison.
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