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Aug 1

By MAJ Law

How will the cost of my car insurance change after a drink driving ban?

In charge of a vehicle while above the limit or unfit through drink: possible 3-month imprisonment, up to £2,500 fine, and a possible ban. Driving or attempting to drive while above the legal limit: possible 6-month imprisonment, unlimited fine, driving ban for at least 1 year (3 years if convicted…

Jul 16

By MAJ Law

Can a roadside breath test be used in court?

Did the police follow the correct procedure? Did you only have a roadside test? Or were you taken to the police station for the evidential breath test? What was your breath reading? Committed a moving traffic offence (speeding, running a red light etc) Driving in a reckless or careless manner (or…

Jul 8

By MAJ Law

Investors In People Celebration Event 2024

A few months ago, we were extremely proud to announce that we had been awarded our first 'Investors In People' accreditation. This award is recognised globally and focuses on making the working life better for employees within your company. There is a heavy focus on wellbeing and development, but…

Jun 26

By MAJ Law

How reliable are the test results for drink driving? 

Breath sample procedure: Blood sample procedure: If the breath test machine gives an unreliable indication of alcohol If you cannot give breath due to a medical condition If there is no breath test machine available for use Urine Sample Procedure

Jun 17

By MAJ Law

How do I know if I've had too much to drink when driving?

The chart below is not intended to help you work out how much you can ‘get away’ with drinking before driving. It is intended simply to give you some understanding of alcohol elimination rates and timings of alcohol absorption. You may be surprised by the results.

Jun 11

By MAJ Law

Can you plead exceptional hardship for drink driving?

Can you plead exceptional hardship for drink driving? What is exceptional hardship? Can’t everyone argue exceptional hardship? The loss of job (for you or employees) would cause extreme financial difficulty (i.e unable to make monthly payments) It would leave you struggling/unable to care for family