Why would you get an 18 month driving ban?
The normal disqualification for failing to supply a specimen is a minimum of 12 months, but the Court would normally impose a ban of at least 18 months if the Magistrates believe that the refusal to provide a specimen meant that evidence could not be obtained for a high alcohol level.
Do you have to resit your driving test after a drink driving ban?
Do you need to re-take your driving test after a drink driving conviction? The new drivers act only applies where six or more penalty points are imposed. Magistrates have the discretion to order a re-test and can order any person who is convicted of drink driving and disqualified to retake their driving test.
What happens if you get a drink driving ban?
The actual penalty you get is up to the magistrates who hear your case, and depends on your offence. You may be able to reduce your ban by taking a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) course if you’re banned from driving for 12 months or more. It’s up to the court to offer this.
What are the penalties for drink driving in the UK?
Drink-driving penalties. You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you’re found guilty of drink-driving. The actual penalty you get is up to the magistrates who hear your case, and depends on your offence. You may be able to reduce your ban by taking a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme…
What can you do if you are banned from driving for 12 months?
You may be able to reduce your ban by taking a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) course if you’re banned from driving for 12 months or more. It’s up to the court to offer this.
What is the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol?
Driving or attempting to drive when above the legal limit or unfit through drink or drugs. You could get: six months’ imprisonment. a fine of up to £5,000.
How long can you be banned from driving for drink driving?
You may also find the drink driving penalty calculator useful. Is a driving ban definite for drink driving? Yes. Drink driving is a criminal offence that carries an obligatory driving disqualification of a minimum period of 12 months as laid out by the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 section 34 (1).
What are the penalties for drink driving in Northern Ireland?
The following penalties may apply if you are charged and found guilty of a drink driving offence in Northern Ireland. The actual penalty that you get depends on the circumstances and facts of your case which will all be taken into account by the District Judge who hears your case, in reaching his/her decision.
Is it a criminal offence to drink drive?
Yes. Drink driving is a criminal offence that carries an obligatory driving disqualification of a minimum period of 12 months as laid out by the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 section 34(1).
Can a convicted drink driver avoid a disqualification?
The courts do not routinely allow convicted drink drivers to avoid disqualification and persuading the court to exercise their discretion to not impose a disqualification due to ‘special reasons’ can be a difficult task. You are here: Home » Drink Driving » Drink Driving Ban, Will I get Banned?