With Christmas party’s happening and the festive season in full swing, many of us like to enjoy a tipple or two! However the risk of driving home or the day after a few drinks can have consequences enough to ruin more than just Christmas. Take a look below at information on how to stay safe during the festive season:
What is the drink drive limit?
Within the UK there are very strict rules regarding what is considered driving over the legal alcohol limit.
The below is classed as driving over the legal limit:
* Please note these are the limits for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, These levels are different for Scotland.
Due to everyone being different, it is not possible to give an exact amount which everyone can consume and still be under the legal limit. It is advised in order to remain safely under the legal limit to avoid all alcoholic beverages when driving.
What happens if I am caught drink driving?
The penalty for driving over the legal limit can include a prison sentence, fines and a possible driving ban.
Charges for drink driving remain on your driving licence for 4-11 years, increase your insurance costs and are visible to employers of those who drive for work purposes.
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Finally keep safe and make sure you have a fantastic festive season from all the team at Questor Insurance.
Sources:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/think-drink-driving/think-drink-driving
http://think.direct.gov.uk/drink-driving.html
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/think-don-t-drink-drive-this-christmas
Date Created: 18/12/2015
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