Drink driving
Drink driving
Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability so the only safe advice is not to drink any alcohol before driving.
Driving under the influence of alcohol:
- Increases reaction times
- Reduces concentration
- Impairs judgement of speed and distance
- Produces overconfidence
This combination greatly increases the likelihood of being involved in a road traffic crash and leads to death, injury and misery.
If you are going out for a drink:
- Arrange for a someone who is not drinking to be a designated driver
- Use a taxi
- Use public transport
- Walk
- Don't attempt to use a bicycle - riding while under the influence is highly dangerous and can lead to prosecution.
What is the drink drive limit?
The only safe advice the police can give you is drink no alcohol at all before driving.
The legal drink drive limit is 80mg of alcohol for every 100ml of blood in your body. However, age, fitness, whether you have recently eaten a meal and numerous other factors can mean that even after just one drink you could still be over the legal drink drive limit.