Laws on Drugs and Alcohol and Reasons for Them. Flashcards
What is the legal age to buy and to be sold alcohol and tobacco in the UK?
18
What five things can happen if you are caught driving over the legal alcohol limit?
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
What happens if you are caught drink driving more than once in a 10 year period?
You will be banned from driving for at least three years
What is the recommendation for driving and alcohol?
Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your ability so the only safe option is to avoid alcohol if you are driving
How many people on average are killed or seriously injured each year in drink driving collisions?
3,000
How many deaths on the road involve drivers who are above the legal alcohol limit?
Nearly one in 6
Is it legal to smoke in private vehicles carrying someone under 18 years old?
No
What law passed on 1 July 2007 in terms of smoking?
It is now illegal to smoke in any enclosed workplace, public building or on public transport in the UK
What is the penalty for smoking in the workplace?
In England, workers can be fined up to £200
Can you be prosecuted for smoking whilst driving? Why?
Yes: this is classed as ‘failing to have proper control’ or ‘driving without due care and attention.’
What is the law on packaging of cigarettes?
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
Why are the laws about age set to 18?
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
If you’re under 18, can the police tell your parents/guardian that you’ve been caught with drugs? Why?
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
Is it legal to to take drugs in your home?
Yes
What drugs are classified as Class A?
Crack cocaine, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, cocaine, LSD, magic mushrooms, methamphetamine, methadone, amphetamines prepared for injection
