Drink Driving

Nov 22

By MAJ Law

Oct 14

By MAJ Law

What is failing to provide - will I go to prison?

Failure to provide a specimen for analysis is a separate offence contained within the same legislation as drink and drug driving offences. The purpose, broadly, of the failing to provide offence is twofold; firstly, it exists to prevent people who are suspected of drug driving from deciding not to…

Oct 10

By MAJ Law

I’ve been caught drink driving – can I still drive?

This is one of the most common questions that we are asked during an initial enquiry. Set the scene, you’ve been charged with drink driving over the weekend – its now Monday and you need to know whether you can drive yourself to work. Can you still drive when charged with drink driving – what does…

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…

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