Drink driving

Question 0

What are the points to prove driving whilst unfit?

Answer 0

Attempt to drive.
In charge
Unfit

Question 1

What is the definition of driving whilst unfit as per section 4 of the road traffic act 1998?

Answer 1

It is an offense to drive, attempt to drive or be in charge of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place whilst unfit through drink or drugs

Question 2

What is the definition of over the prescribed limit as per section 5 of the road traffic act 1998?

Answer 2

A person is guilty of an offense if they drive, attempt to drive or are in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place after consuming so much alcohol that the proportion of it in their breath, blood or urine exceeds the prescribed limit.

Question 3

What major difference is there between section 4 and section 5 of the road traffic act?

Answer 3

Section 4 refers to mechanically propelled vehicles and section 5 refers to motor vehicles.

Question 4

What are the limits of alcohol per 100ml of breath?

Answer 4

35 micrograms

Question 5

What are the limits of alcohol per 100ml of blood?

Answer 5

80 milligrams

Question 6

What are the limits of alcohol per 100ml of urine?

Answer 6

107 milligrams