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With winter now in full swing it seems cold and flu season has also well and truly arrived.<\/p>\n
But many drivers may end up breaking the law as they try and tackle that seasonal snuffle. This is especially the case if they take cold and flu medication to fight off the bugs.<\/p>\n
Motoring experts at\u00a0Quotezone.co.uk\u00a0issued a warning to drivers to ensure they aren’t taking medication which could impair their ability to drive, reports the Daily Star. This is because some medicines could have side effects that hamper your ability to drive.<\/p>\n
In the UK it is illegal to have certain levels of drugs in your blood when you get behind the wheel. That is even the case if you think it is not impacting on your driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Three facial exercises to look younger – \u2018you\u2019ll already feel your face working’<\/strong><\/p>\n Those found driving dangerously could receive an unlimited fine, a one-year driving ban, six months in prison and a criminal record. Additionally, for 11 years afterwards, condemned drivers will have the conviction displayed on their licences, meaning it could be tricky to find an insurance provider.<\/p>\n Experts say some over-the-counter medicines\u00a0can cause dizziness, drowsiness, impaired judgement and slower reaction times. And the NHS strongly advises anyone who takes these avoids using heavy machinery.<\/p>\n Anyone driving and on legal drugs should make sure they are:<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> Menopause \u2018five day drop\u2019 diet to shed five pounds before Christmas[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/5112504.jpg?r=1702446751469\")
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