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It is not possible to accurately estimate the level of your
fine, disqualification period, or other penalty you may receive, as several
factors will influence those decisions:
- Your income and the circumstances surrounding your case
will dictate the level of fine.
- The circumstances of your case and your previous
driving history will help decide the length of your disqualification.
- The circumstances of your case, your personal
circumstances and your previous history, will decide any other penalty you
may receive, e.g community service, probation order, or a custodial
sentence.
The following is a list of offences and the penalties that
may be imposed by the Court. Please note these are the maximum penalties
for each offence, and not all penalties are obligatory.
Causing death by dangerous or careless driving while
under the influence of drink or drugs.
- Up to 14 years' imprisonment
- Obligatory disqualification, 2 years minimum
- Must apply for a provisional licence on resumption of
driving with an extended test
- Between 3 and 11 points on licence (if exceptionally
not disqualified)
- Car may be seized
- Unlimited fine
Driving or attempting to drive while above the legal
alcohol limit
- Up to 6 months' imprisonment and/or a fine not
exceeding £5,000
- Between 3 and 11 points on licence (if exceptionally
not disqualified)
- Obligatory 12 months' disqualification, unless a
previous conviction within 10 years, when a mandatory disqualification of at
least 3 years will be applied
- 3 to 11 points on licence if exceptionally not
disqualified
Failing or refusing, without reasonable cause, to
provide a specimen for analysis
- Up to 6 months' imprisonment and/or a fine not
exceeding £5,000
- Between 3 and 11 points on licence (if exceptionally
not disqualified)
- Obligatory 12 months' disqualification, unless a
previous conviction within 10 years, when a mandatory disqualification of at
least 3 years will be applied
- 3 to 11 points on licence if exceptionally not
disqualified
In charge of a vehicle while above the legal alcohol
limit or while unfit through drink or drugs
- Up to 3 months' imprisonment and/or a fine not
exceeding £4,000
- Discretionary disqualification
- Up to 10 points on licence
Driving or attempting to drive while unfit through
drink or drugs
- Up to 6 months' imprisonment and/or a fine not
exceeding £5,000
- Between 3 and 11 points on licence (if exceptionally
not disqualified)
- Obligatory 12 months' disqualification, unless a
previous conviction within 10 years, when a mandatory disqualification of at
least 3 years will be applied
The penalties imposed will depend on the
previous history of the individual
and the circumstances of each case
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