Evidential roadside breath testing could soon become a reality and would eliminate the need to take suspected drink drivers to the police station in order to obtain an evidential specimen of breath. Currently, only preliminary breath tests can be performed at the roadside. Preliminary breath tests are used to give police officers a reliable indication … Read more
Insurance after a driving ban Some insurers will simply refuse to provide banned driver insurance and others will load the premiums so much that taking out insurance policies with them is unaffordable. Obtaining banned driver insurance after a driving disqualification can be a daunting experience. Let us help you get back on the road after … Read more
Can I drive under section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 while awaiting the outcome of a DVLA medical? Convicted drink drivers classified as high risk offenders can not drive under section 88 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 if they were disqualified on or after 1st June 2013 and are re-applying for their … Read more
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Do I need to have a DVLA medical in order to get my driving licence after being disqualified for drink driving? Only those classed as ‘high risk offenders’ will need to take and pass a DVLA medical before a driving licence will be issued to them after their disqualification has ended. You will be classed … Read more
Have you been charged with drink driving and are now facing a drink driving ban? Are you worried about what sentence you will receive at court? Do you want to find out how long you will be banned for? The following information will hopefully answer some of the many questions you have. You may also … Read more
The legal limit in England and Wales is:
The legal limit in Scotland is:
The Scottish drink drive limit was lowered on 5th December 2014.
Yes, drink driving is a criminal offence under section 5(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988. It is a criminal offence for any motorist to drive or attempt to drive a motor vehicle on a road or other public place after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of alcohol in their breath, blood or urine … Read more