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An opioid overdose could result in a loss of driving privileges in Kentucky.
Sen. John Schickel, a Boone County Republican, introduced Senate Bill 123 on Tuesday. The bill would require a doctor, a nurse practitioner, a paramedic or an emergency medical technician to report opioid overdose patients to the commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
The cabinet would then notify the overdose patient that his or her license was suspended.
Read more here: www.kentucky.com...=cpy
I think especially in Louisville and Northern Kentucky, the epidemic of opioid overdoses has been to such an extent that this measure would be a good step in trying to ensure public safety,” Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney Chris Cohron said. “Because so many times, individuals are operating a motor vehicle when they obtain illegal drugs and will almost immediately use them, it puts all lives on the road in danger.
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: EternalSolace
Sad. Opiate addiction is a disease, not a crime. Punishing addicts won't help the problem one bit!
Are a lot of people getting injured by opiate users driving under the influence while overdosing?
originally posted by: windword
a reply to: EternalSolace
Sad. Opiate addiction is a disease, not a crime. Punishing addicts won't help the problem one bit!
Are a lot of people getting injured by opiate users driving under the influence while overdosing?
originally posted by: windword
Sad. Opiate addiction is a disease, not a crime. Punishing addicts won't help the problem one bit!
An Ohio officer driving behind an erratically moving SUV discovered two nearly unconscious adults police believe were on heroin traveling with a child in the backseat.