DR40, DR50, DR90 - IN CHARGE with excess alcohol or whilst unfit
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With excess alcohol |
While unfit through drink or drugs |
| Endorsement code |
DR40 |
DR50 (drink)
DR90 (drugs) |
| Drink drive offence |
It is an offence for a person to be in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place with excess alcohol in his breath or in blood or urine as evidenced by a certificate of analysis or statement. |
It is an offence for a person to be in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place while unfit through drink or drugs. |
| Also known as |
Drunk in charge, being in charge of a vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol, in charge of a motor vehicle with excess alcohol. |
In charge while unfit, in charge whilst under the influence of drink or drugs, In charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle while unfit through drink or drugs. |
| Drink driving law |
Road Traffic Act 1988 s.4(2) |
Road Traffic Act 1998 s.5(1)(6) |
| Maximum penalty |
3 months prison sentence. |
3 months prison sentence. |
| Maximum fine |
£2,500 |
£5,000 |
| Minimum penalty |
10 Penalty Points. |
10 Penalty Points. |
| Punishment guidelines |
Obligatory driving ban of between 12-36 months, subject to possible 25% reduction for attending drink driving rehabilitation course. |
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