Drink Driving Penalties

The drink driving penalties in the UK are not entirely consistent and some courts will hand out stiffer penalties over others. Mitigating circumstances are rarely considered as the facts are the facts. If we look at the list of penalties it shows that a 6 month prison term can be imposed for driving over the limit but that is very rarely imposed.

What is obligatory is the fine and the points deduction on the license. The very minimum is going to be three points with a £2,500 fine. That’s enough of a deterrent for most of us, but there is an escalation if something more serious happens or it’s a repetitive problem.

If a driver is found to have the smallest level on the breath test at a count of 35 – 55, then the 12 month driving ban is usually imposed without question

Fines vary from the £2,500 mentioned already to £5,000 for the same offence. Prison terms can be 6 months to14 years if there is a fatal crash caused by drunk driving. The loss of a license is usually imposed if the driver repeatedly appears in court on drink driving charges.

The final decision by a court on the penalty can be altered by the personal circumstances of the guilty party. Ability to pay the fine is one factor and if the person can prove they have a limited income then the fine may be reduced. Courts will also allow someone time to pay the fine if there are difficulties, What will not be changed is the points deduction or the ban from driving.

You should never drink and drive and if you do, and you get caught, you should expect to be reprimanded by the law with a fine or worse. If you have been drinking and you have an accident a road accident solicitor will help you to settle any legal matters you might have.

Drink driving is taken very seriously and breaking drink driving laws can see you get into very serious trouble with the authorities indeed. Drink driving laws are not the only safety laws you must keep to and attending an SMSTS course may be necessary if you are to keep within the law.

Before you get yourself involved in driving penalties- situation be sure that you already arranged and find the Training Room Hire for your company. However if you think that you are already in trouble, you can find drink-driving solicitors that can help you with the offense you’ve made. These skilled lawyers are expert in fighting for their clients’ rights when it comes to driving.