Penalties for Drink Driving Offences
Below is a table referencing the relevant Endorsement codes, Penalties, Fines and Sentencing regarding Drink Drive Offences.
| Endorsement Code | Maximum Prison Sentence | Maximum Fine | Driving Ban | Driving Licence Penalty Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR10 – Driving or Attempting to Drive with excess alcohol | 6 Months | Unlimted | Mandatory | 3-11 |
| DR20 – Driving or Attempting to Drive while unfit through drink | 6 Months | Unlimited | Mandatory | 3-11 |
| DR40 – In charge of a vehicle with excess alcohol | 3 Months | £2,500 | Discretionary | 10 |
| DR50 – In charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink | 3 Months | £2,500 | Discretionary | 10 |
| CD40 – Causing death by careless driving under the influence of drink | 14 Years | Unlimited | Mandatory Minimum 2 Years | 3-11 |
| CD70 – Causing death by careless driving and then failing to provide a specimen for analysis | 14 Years | Unlimited | Mandatory Minimum 2 Years | 3-11 |
| DR70 – Failing to co operate with preliminary Breathalyzer test | None | £1,000 | Discretionary | 4 |
| DR30 – Failing to supply evidential specimen for analysis when driving or attempting to drive | 6 Months | Unlimited | Mandatory | 3-11 |
| DR60 – Failing to supply an evidential specimen for analysis when not driving or attempting to drive | 3 Months | £2,500 | Discretionary | 10 |
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