Drunk In Charge

Drunk in charge of a vehicle is one of the most difficult offences to disprove. You do not have to be driving to be guilty of this office. If you are sat in the driver’s seat, or in possession of the car keys, for whatever reason, whilst “over the limit” there is a presumption that you are “Drunk in Charge”.

There are many technical as well as factual defences and even though disqualification is discretionary the 10 penalty points may well bring you within the “totting up” provisions for mandatory disqualification. We recommend seeking expert advice before going to Court. It will cost you but how much is your licence worth?

MAXIMUM PENALTY

Discretionary disqualification and 10 penalty points.

Motoring Law Info:

• Failure to furnish information on a NOTICE OF INTENDED PROSECUTION
• Speeding
• Careless Driving
• Dangerous Driving
• Traffic Light Offences
• Contravening Traffic Signs & Signals, Road Signs & Markings
• Drink Driving/Excess Alcohol
• Drunk in Charge
• Failure to Provide a Specimen
• Mobile Phone Use
• Excess Weight/Overloaded Vehicle
• Penalty Points/Totting Up
• Exceptional Hardship
• Special Reasons

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