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In the UK, driving or attempting to drive whilst above the legal limit of 0.08% BAC in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 0.05% BAC in Scotland or unfit through drink carries a maximum penalty of six months' imprisonment, a fine of up to £5,000 and a minimum twelve months' disqualification.
Map of Europe showing countries' blood alcohol limits (the "drink-drive" limit) as defined in g/dl (grams per decilitre). A decilitre is 100 millilitres, or one tenth of a litre. 10 mg/100ml is 0.1g/l is 0.01 g/dl. Figures for a fully qualified driver – some countries enforce lower limits for newly qualified and/or professional drivers.
The Road Traffic Act 2002 first provided for penalty points and for fixed-charge penalties, replacing an earlier system of on-the-spot fines. [1] [14] [15] Originally planned for 1998, its introduction was delayed by the need to upgrade and interconnect administrative computer systems, and by opposition from rank-and-file Gardaí fearing an increased workload.
From 19 January 2013, new licences issued are similar in size and shape to a credit-card (85.6 × 53.98 mm) as stipulated in Directive 2006/126/EEC. It features the driver's name and date of birth, their photo, signature and any restrictions or endorsements such as the need to wear glasses and any penalty points accrued.
A drink driver has been bailed after being caught speeding while more than four times over the drink drive limit. Nerijus Kavaliunas was travelling in a Volkswagen Polo at a speed of 96mph on the ...
One driver registration system applies to both England and Wales and Scotland; driving disqualifications and penalty points apply immediately in both jurisdictions. There is mutual recognition of driving disqualifications with Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland . 1
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Abolition of all speed limits for cars [9] Introduction of driving offences of dangerous, reckless and careless driving and driving whilst being unfit and under the influence of drink or drugs [9] Compulsory third-party insurance [9] The first UK driving tests for disabled drivers only [10] Classification of motor vehicles [9]