When Police pull a driver over, they are usually concerned with the driver’s Blood Alcohol Content or Concentration. They usually measure BAC in concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream and is measured as mass per volume. For example, using the English drink drive limit, a BAC of 0.8% means the same as 80 milligrams of alcohol for […]
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The rules surrounding the transferring of penalty points that have been accrued abroad are quite complicated. Originally, if a European police officer stops a British driver for a motoring offence, the officer can issue an on-the-spot fine and escort the motorist to a cash point. However, under current rules, if you are flashed by a speed camera […]
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More than half of drunk drivers are caught the day after drinking. It can reasonably be presumed that the majority of these drivers do not mean to break the law but rather think they have slept off the alcohol and are safe to drive the morning after. It is difficult to know whether you are over the […]
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Depending on what a driver has been convicted of, how long it stays on their licence and how long they will have to declare it to certain authorities when asked will depend on the conviction. Drink-driving offences and some more serious convictions remain on your licence for 11 years. Those included would be drink and drug […]
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Technically, attending a drink-driving rehabilitation course will not reduce the cost of your car insurance premium, but it is still well worth doing. Taking a course can reduce the length of your ban, so you can get back on the road quicker. You will also be looked upon more favourably by insurers, who are often […]
The current English drink drive limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath – which is confusing enough as it is before you begin to consider what factors, other than alcoholic drinks, can affect your blood alcohol content. As such, Insurance Revolution has put together this simple guide of what factors could […]
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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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 […]