Vehicle Code section 23630

The fact that any person charged with driving under the influence of any drug or the combined influence of alcoholic beverages and any drug in violation of Section 23152 or 23153 is, or has been entitled to use, the drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any violation of the sections.

Source: Section 23630, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=23630. (updated Jan. 1, 1999; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_23630

Original Source: Section 23630, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=23630. (last accessed May 12, 2025).