Drink and Drug Driving

 

If you are caught for drink or drug driving there are heavy penalties. You will lose your driving licence and could also receive a prison sentence. If you are convicted you will also receive a criminal record. The majority of drink and drug driving offences will be considered spent after 5 years.

If you are concerned or worried about an upcoming court date, contact us on 07541 281 120. We have experienced solicitors who can offer free advice and help you every step of the way.  Use our contact form to get in touch.

Endorsements

Endorsements must stay on your driving record for 4 or 11 years, depending on the offence. Drink driving Codes DR10 to DR61 must stay on a driving record for 11 years from the date of the conviction. Codes DR40 to DR70 must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence or 4 years from the date of conviction where disqualification is imposed.

Drug driving these codes must stay on a driving record for 11 years from the date of the conviction. DG10, DG 60 and DR 80.

These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence or 4 years from the date of conviction where disqualification is imposed. DG40, DR 70 DR 90.

For more information on drug and drink driving penalties call 07541 281 120. We have experienced solicitors who can offer free advice and help you every step of the way.  Use our contact form to get in touch.