Defines "impaired" and "intoxication" for vehicle and traffic law purposes.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding definitions for "impaired" and "intoxication." Impairment occurs when a driver has consumed or ingested a substance that impairs their physical and mental abilities. Intoxication is a greater degree of impairment, where the driver is incapable of employing the abilities expected of a reasonable and prudent driver. The bill also adds an affirmative defense for drivers who suffered an allergic reaction or medical emergency instead of being impaired by a substance.

Defines "impaired" and "intoxication" for vehicle and traffic law purposes.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding definitions for "impaired" and "intoxication." Impairment occurs when a driver has consumed or ingested a substance that impairs their physical and mental abilities. Intoxication is a greater degree of impairment, where the driver is incapable of employing the abilities expected of a reasonable and prudent driver. The bill also adds an affirmative defense for drivers who suffered an allergic reaction or medical emergency instead of being impaired by a substance.