Don't drink and drug drive
It could lead to a criminal record
Drink or drug driving could lead to a criminal record, an unlimited fine and up to 6 months in prison.
A criminal record means:
- You may lose your job.
- Many countries won’t let you visit.
- Your car insurance cost will sky rocket.
- You may not pass a DBS check to work with children or vulnerable adults.
The law
In England, the legal alcohol limit for drivers is:
- 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
- 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.
- 107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.
It is also an offence to drive with any of 17 controlled drugs above a specified level in your blood – this includes illegal and medical drugs.
The consequences
There are strict penalties if you are convicted of drink or drug driving, including:
- a minimum 12 month driving ban,
- a hefty fine,
- up to 6 months in prison.
There are also everyday consequences, such as:
- increase in car insurance costs,
- job loss,
- the shame of having a criminal record.