Drink or Drug Driving

Drink driving convictions occur when a person drives a motor vehicle (in a public place) after consuming enough alcohol to exceed the prescribed limit. It is a strict liability offence which means that if you are found to have alcohol above the prescribed limit you are guilty of the offence. If the reading is above 120 mg of alcohol in breath,then you will face a prison sentence. There is a mandatory minimum period of 12 months disqualification from driving unless ‘special reasons’ not to disqualify can be shown. The most common example of ‘special reasons’ are when drinks are ‘spiked’.

A conviction of Drink Driving can result in:

A criminal record.
Increased driving insurance.
If you require a licence at work you may also lose your job.

Drug Driving

Driving on a road under the influence of drugs is now a criminal offence. What most drivers are unaware of is that you can be arrested on suspicion of drug driving even if the drug is legal, this is due to the side effects of some drugs such as; slower reaction time, violent behaviour, sickness and an inability to concentrate.

There are several ways the police can test for drug driving, this can include a blood or urine sample, measuring the pupil, the Romberg test, the Walk and Turn test and the One Leg Stand test.

You can face severe consequences when faced with drug driving convictions. The penalties can include:

A minimum of 12-month driving ban.
A criminal record.
A fine of up to £5000 and/or up to 6 months in prison.