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(1) A person is guilty of being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if he has actual physical control of a vehicle within this city while:

(a) He has one-tenth of one percent or more by weight of alcohol in his blood as shown by chemical analysis of his breath, blood, or other bodily substance made under RCW 46.61.506, as now or hereafter amended; or

(b) He is under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug; or

(c) He is under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor and any drug.

(2) The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has been entitled to use such drug under the laws of this city or state shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section. No person may be convicted under this section if, prior to being pursued by a law enforcement officer, he has moved the vehicle safely off the roadway. (Ord. 555 § 2, 1980).