C. Physical Control


• I am charged with “physical control.” What does this mean? Physical control means being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a BAC of .08 or higher.

• Is a “physical control” charge just like a DUI? Yes, they are very similar. The only difference is that in a physical control case the car is not moving. The penalties are the same.

• I was parked on the side of the road when the police contacted me, can I still be charged with Physical Control? Yes, you can be charged with it. You may be able to assert the defense of “safely off the roadway.”^back to top