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Drink Drive Law

0208 313 5117 or Make an Online Enquiry

Are you facing prosecution for
Drinking and Driving?

If you or a loved one have been accused of any motoring offence, talk to one of our driving law specialists today. Make an online enquiry with our expert Motoring Offence Team or Call 0208 313 5117

What Is The Legal Limit For Drink Driving?

The UK Alcohol limit for drivers is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, 35mcg per 100ml of breath or 107mg per 100ml of urine and it is a criminal offence to drive or be in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

If you have been caught Drink Driving and are facing a Driving Ban, the implications of this road traffic offence may be very serious as a ban may lead to the loss of your job, affect your personal relationships, the loss of your car plus a criminal record.

The area of law relating to Road Traffic Legislation and driving while under the influence of alcohol, is extremely complicated, therefore it is vital that you seek the advice of a specialist.

How MTA Solicitors Driving Law Defence Team Can Help You

Our solicitors successfully defended motorists from anywhere in England and Wales and we strive to accomplish a victorious outcome in every case.
This is done through careful case preparation and our expert, in-depth knowledge of driving offence law; which is paramount when putting forward a solid defence.

We specialise in representing motorists who have been charged with a DUI offence and after examining your case, our solicitors will quickly find any possible defences and identify if a "special reasons argument" exists, we will then give you a frank judgement on your chance of success.

Whatever your situation may be, our dedicated driving law solicitors will guide you through the right course of action and provide straightforward, clear-cut and realistic legal advice and assistance.

Free No Obligation Driving Law Legal Advice.

MTA Solicitors believe in accessible, free legal advice for all. In every case, our initial guidance is completely free, and of course, strictly confidential.
We offer a free 15 minute consultation where we will assess your situation, guide you through all the options available and set out a plan tailored to suit your needs.

New Driving Law Information

The “Special Reasons Argument” is explained further in our free, downloadable Driving Law Advice Guide under the Drink Driving section, but our expert solicitors are happy to speak to you right now to explain what we can do to help. Call now on 0208 313 5117

You may also find these UK Driving Law information sites useful:

• Drink Driving: Limits and Penalties from Direct.Gov.UK
• Drink Drive Law Information and Advice from DrinkAware.co.uk

MTA Solicitors effectively represent clients in the
Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and High Court

If your only option is to plead Guilty; MTA Solicitors will focus all their attention on mitigation (lessening the severity of the offence) and try to obtain the lowest sentence possible.

We’ll put forward a plea of mitigation setting out valid and convincing reasons as to why the court ought to view your case with some empathy, and take those reasons into account before sentencing you. We will also inform the court of all your personal circumstances to ensure the Magistrates fully understand what effect a disqualification would have on you.

We’ll also obtain character references for you and submit these to the court, in advance of the hearing, laying the foundations for a positive result. We will, of course, keep you informed of every hearing date and arrange the best representation for you.

Through our experience we have carefully selected experts and barristers who have demonstrated they are the best in the field to defend such cases. As a result, our road traffic specialist team have achieved a high rate of success.

Punishment If Convicted

• A 12 month mandatory disqualification for the 1st offence or 3 years for 2nd offences within a 10 years period
• A fine of up to £5,000 and/or
• 6 months imprisonment/community service

The length of the disqualification will also be dependant on the amount of alcohol consumed.

The table below shows you the length of disqualification in comparison to the level of alcohol found in your sample: