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I can't speak for WA, but last time I checked it was still part of the United States. I think you'll find that most, if not all the states, have a provision in their laws for driving under the influence of controlled substances. Any PWP involved in an accident due to a "sleep attack" would likely be liable for any damages he/she caused, but I highly doubt that they would ever be prosecuted criminally for DUI. Unless you were guilty of some deliberate misuse of your medication. However, you may be charged with some lesser traffic offenses. Most police depts. have a hard enough time getting a conviction on an alcohol related DUI, much less one involving prescription drugs that they can't even pronounce, or have equipment to test for. In any event, if this happens to anyone I would advise (not legal advice, I am no attorney, only my opinion) you invoke your Miranda right of remaining silent. Greg 47/35/35 Officer Trout wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Trout" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 3:18 PM Subject: Re: Attack of the SLEEP ATTACK Folks, Please be careful. In Washington state sleeping at the wheel due to prescription medications is called "driving under the influence" (DUI) and is punishable the same as someone who is driving drunk.