# 18 U.S.C. § 342: Operation of a common carrier under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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## Section

- **Citation:** 18 U.S.C. § 342
- **Heading:** Operation of a common carrier under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** May 4, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 18—CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > PART I—CRIMES > CHAPTER 17A—COMMON CARRIER OPERATION UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS

## Text

Whoever operates or directs the operation of a common carrier while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802 )), shall be imprisoned not more than fifteen years or fined under this title, or both.

(Added Pub. L. 99–570, title I, § 1971(a) , Oct. 27, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3207–59 ; amended Pub. L. 100–690, title VI , §§ 6473(a), (b), 6482(b), Nov. 18, 1988 , 102 Stat. 4379 , 4382.)

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