Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs: The Law

Question 1

What is the legal age to buy and to be sold alcohol and tobacco in the UK?

Answer 1

18 years old

Question 2

What five things can happen if you are caught driving over the legal alcohol limit?

Answer 2

Banned from driving for at least 12 months
Fined up to £5,000
Given between 3-11 penalty driving points
Imprisonment
A period of disqualification from driving

Question 3

What happens if you are caught drink driving more than once in a 10 year period?

Answer 3

You will be banned from driving for at least three years

Question 4

What is the recommendation for driving and alcohol?

Answer 4

Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability so the only safe option is to avoid alcohol if you are driving

Question 5

How many people on average are killed or seriously injured each year in drink driving collisions?

Answer 5

3,000

Question 6

How many deaths on the road involve drivers who are above the legal alcohol limit?

Answer 6

Nearly one in 6

Question 7

Is it legal to smoke in private vehicles carrying someone under 18 years old?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What law passes on 1 July 2007 in terms of smoking?

Answer 8

It is now illegal to smoke in any enclosed workplace, public building or on public transport in the UK

Question 9

What is the penalty for smoking in the workplace?

Answer 9

In England, workers can be fined up to £200

Question 10

Can you be prosecuted for smoking whilst driving? Why?

Answer 10

Yes: this is classed as ‘failing to have proper control’ or ‘driving without due care and attention.’

Question 11

What is the law on packaging of cigarettes?

Answer 11

Packaging must carry large overt health warnings and graphic images of smoking
related diseases to show people of the harm they inflicted on themselves and in the hope that this deters them

Question 12

Why are the laws about age set to 18?

Answer 12

18 is when you are considered a legal adult
Before this age you are a child and cannot be expected to fully understand the harm you are inflicted on yourself or deal with the affects of, e.g. alcohol or addiction

Question 13

If you’re under 18, can the police tell your parents/guardian that you’ve been caught with drugs? Why?

Answer 13

Yes: this is because they are responsible for you and would need to prevent you from using/selling/possessing drugs again. They can help you

Question 14

Is it legal to to take drugs in your home?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

What drugs are classified as Class A?

Answer 15

Crack cocaine, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, LSD, magic mushrooms, methamphetamine, methadone, amphetamines prepared for injection

Question 16

What is the punishment for possession of Class A drugs?

Answer 16

Up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both

Question 17

What is the punishment for dealing Class A drugs?

Answer 17

Up to life in prison or an unlimited fine, or both

Question 18

What drugs are classified as Class B?

Answer 18

Cannabis, amphetamines not prepared for injection, codeine, ketamine

Question 19

What is the punishment for possession of Class B drugs?

Answer 19

Up to five years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both

Question 20

What is the punishment for dealing Class B drugs?

Answer 20

Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both

Question 21

What drugs are classified as Class B?

Answer 21

Anabolic steroids, minor tranquilisers, some painkillers

Question 22

What is the punishment for possession of Class C drugs?

Answer 22

Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both

Question 23

What is the punishment for dealing Class C drugs?

Answer 23

Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both

Question 24

Why are there laws surrounding alcohol, tobacco and drugs?

Answer 24

This would include the social and health issues