We recently commissioned a survey of 2,000 drivers in the UK to find out about their perceptions of drunk driving, their knowledge of the law and whether they’ve drunk and driven (particularly at Christmas) in the past. We received some incredibly honest answers from our anonymous panel of 2,000 drivers (acquired through the OnePoll Panel). […]
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Christmas is a time for unbound happiness and togetherness; however, it is also a time to be utmost careful while sitting behind the steering wheel. With the rush of people to finish their Christmas shopping and prepare for the upcoming festivities, you will often find yourself stuck in endless traffic, scurrying pedestrians, mindless drivers, crowded […]
In December 2014, the Scottish Government lowered their legal drink-driving limit from 80mg in every 100ml of blood to just 50mg. Why? To try and tackle an increasing drink-driving problem that was seeing thousands of motorists each year convicted or injured due to getting behind the wheel whilst under the influence of alcohol. But has […]
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Nationally, drunk driving incidents have decreased over the years; we have included a table further down this page that shows this. Yet still, in 2017 alone, Brake.org.uk states that 250 people were killed in the UK as a result of drink driving. As Drink Driver Insurance specialists, we are often keen to ask the public their opinion on drink driving in the […]
Road accidents seem to be rising on the UK roads. According to reports, a fair share of road crashes are the inevitable result of drunk driving. If you follow the market studies, there has been an alarming rise of around 17% in drunk-driving crashes over the past ten years in the UK. In simple words, 1 […]
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Understanding the duration of a driver’s conviction is crucial, as it directly impacts how long it stays on their licence and how long they must declare it to certain authorities. For instance, drink driving offences and some more serious convictions remain on your licence for 11 years. These include drink and drug offences shown on the driving record […]
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If you’ve been caught drink-driving, it’s important to know how long the conviction stays on your licence and the penalties associated with it. It can be tough to know the punishments for drink driving, as there are various levels of penalties. Reckless and dangerous driving, for example, stays on your license for 4 years. So, […]
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Around 8,000 casualties and 240 deaths are witnessed from drink driving every year. However, we understand that good people can make mistakes. There are, of course, no good excuses for drunk driving, but we are all humans and can make errors in judgement. The post below explains what to do and what to expect when you are […]
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Being convicted of drink driving (a DR10 penalty) can result in many negative outcomes. You could face a large fine, a hefty levy of points on your licence, a driving ban for 12 months, and even, in some cases, a prison sentence. It will also alter your current insurance policy when you obtain points on your licence after a conviction. Insurance […]
Many factors can change the outcome of your drink driving conviction. Some of the most common ones are below, although ultimately, the severity of your punishment is determined by a magistrate’s court. Drink driving penalties Fines There are a few different fines, depending on the circumstances of your drink driving. Some of these are: • Being in charge […]