The police can stop anyone if they think they may be driving with too much alcohol in their body.
If stopped, the driver will be asked to take a breathalyser test to measure the amount of alcohol in their breath. If the test is positive, the driver will be arrested and taken to a police station for further tests – possibly involving blood and urine.
Failure to give the police a proper sample is a separate criminal offence and unless you can prove that you had a reasonable excuse not to provide a sample, you could face severe penalties.
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Drink driving
The legal alcohol limit for drivers in England and Wales is:
However it is not possible to say how much alcohol you can drink and stay below the limit. Your alcohol level depends upon many factors including:
Drink driving
The police are able to request a specimen should they suspect you have driven under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Failure to give the police a proper sample is a separate criminal offence and unless you can prove that you had a reasonable excuse not to provide a sample, you could face severe penalties.
There are a number of reasonable excuses as to why a breath, blood or urine sample could not be provided which may be put forward as a defence, including:
To successfully put forward a reasonable excuse defence you will need the assistance of a specialist road traffic defence solicitor who will seek expert medical evidence to support your case.
Drink driving
If you are convicted of failure to provide a specimen or driving with excess alcohol the penalties are:
In turn, the consequences of this often include:
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) calculates that a drink drive conviction could cost up to £50,000 as a result.
If you have committed any other alcohol driving offences within the last ten years, this will result in a minimum three-year disqualification from driving.
In these circumstances, it is vital that you contact a lawyer who can help you build a strong case for defence so you stand the best chance of reducing your penalty.
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Our dedicated team of driving offence solicitors will be able to guide you through the complexities involved with building a strong defence case. Our experienced lawyers have many years of experience in helping drivers facing allegations of driving with excess alcohol.
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