Drink Driving Penalties

Carter Moore Motoring Solicitors are experts in representing those who have been accused of drink driving offences. If you have been caught driving or attempting to drive a vehicle whilst over the legal limit, it is essential to contact our expert drink driving lawyers as soon as possible. Call our drink driving penalty solicitors today on 08458 737 333 or complete our online enquiry form. Our drink driving solicitors are on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to advise and assist you.

Penalties for Drink Driving

The drink driving limits are explained in law as:

  • Breath – 35 micrograms per 100 milligrams of breath
  • Blood – 80 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood
  • Urine – 107 milligrams per 100 millilitres of urine

Drink driving offences are taken very seriously and can result in one of the following penalties:

  • Disqualification for a minimum of 12 months
  • Disqualification of 3 years if you have a previous alcohol conviction within the last 10 years
  • Fine of up to £5,000
  • Up to 6 months imprisonment
  • 3 to 11 penalty points (remain on driving licence for 10 years)

Level of alcohol

 

 

Starting point

Range

Disqualification

Breath (mg)

Blood (ml)

Urine (ml)

 

 

 

36-59

81-137

106-183

Band C fine

Band C fine

12-16 months

60-89

138-206

184-274

Band C fine

Band C fine

17-22 months

90-119

207-275

275-366

Medium level community order

Low level community order to high level order

23-28 months

120-150

and above

276-345

and above

367-459

and above

12 weeks custody

High level community order to 26 weeks custody

39-36 months

 

Contact our drink driving penalties solicitors who may be able to help you avoid a ban and keep your licence. Our drink driving solicitors have a wealth of experience and knowledge in defending drink driving penalties and if applicable, you may be able to use ‘special reasons’ as a defence.

Our drink driving solicitors are on hand 24/7 and we can assist you at the police station during your interview process. For more advice and assistance on drink driving penalties call Carter Moore Motoring Solicitors on 08458 737 333. If you prefer, please complete our online form and one of our drink driving lawyers will be in touch promptly.