Drink Driving

[WILLIAMJHOCK]

A friend of mine has today been breathalised and found to be just over the legal limit to drive. what is the minimum punishment he is likely to receive, ie- fine and loss of licence.

billhock

[country_boy]

If in UK, I'm pretty sure the minimum ban is 12 months, plus a couple of hundred quid fine

[Bat2105]

http://www.operationscorpion.org.uk/the_score/score_alcohol_legal.htm

 

This is pretty accurate.

[Bat2105]

For any offence of driving or attempting to drive while over the prescribed alcohol limit, there is a mandatory minimum sentence of one year's disqualification. This can only be waived in very exceptional circumstances, such as if the offence was committed in response to a medical emergency, or if the offender would be completely unable to earn a living. A first offender will also receive a fine, typically around �300 - �400, although fines can be below �100 for offenders of limited means.

Country Boy was pretty spot on!

[BillyNoMates]

Also worth noting, that some courts (depends on area I think) offer a rehabilitation course. You have to pay, attend for 2-3 days and this can reduce period of disqualification.

Course is very thorough and covers all aspects of alcohol and the way it affects the body, law, Highway code etc.