Avoid a penalty during the World Cup
If you're planning to watch the World Cup at a pub or a house party, make sure to arrange your lift or taxi before the match and leave your car at home.
And remember, you could still be under the influence the morning after. So please plan ahead for your travel the next day.
Drink or drug driving could lead to a criminal record, an unlimited fine and up to 6 months in prison
A criminal record means:
- You may lose your job.
- Many countries won’t let you visit.
- Your car insurance cost will sky rocket.
- You may not pass a DBS check to work with children or vulnerable adults..
The law
In England, the legal alcohol limit for drivers is:
- 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath.
- 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.
- 107 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine.
It is also an offence to drive with any of 17 controlled drugs above a specified level in your blood – this includes illegal and medical drugs.
The consequences
There are strict penalties if you are convicted of drink or drug driving, including:
- a minimum 12 month driving ban,
- a hefty fine,
- up to 6 months in prison.
There are also everyday consequences, such as:
- increase in car insurance costs,
- job loss,
- the shame of having a criminal record.