Is it possible to keep your licence after drink driving?

Is it possible to keep your licence after drink driving?

1. Emergency If you can show that you had no choice but to drive then the court will let you keep your licence even though you were over the limit and guilty of drink driving. Shortness of distance driven The court will allow you to keep your licence if you can show that you only drove a very short distance.

Do you have to take DVLA medical if you are convicted of drink driving?

All convicted drink drivers who are classified as high risk offenders must take a DVLA medical in order for the DVLA to assess their fitness to drive a vehicle & hold a driving licence.

What happens if you get caught drink driving in the UK?

If you are convicted of failure to provide a specimen, you may face a fine of up to £5,000, and could be banned from driving for a minimum period of 12 months (or 3 years if you have been found guilty of drink-driving or another alcohol-related crime within the previous 10 years).

When do you get your driving licence back after a drink driving conviction?

Your car insurance premiums will usually be higher once you get your driving licence back for a minimum period of 5 years after a drink driving related conviction A drink driving (DR10) driving licence endorsement that will remain on your driving licence for a period of 11 years from the date of conviction

Where can I get legal advice for a drink driving offence?

You can also get legal advice online. You may be entitled to legal aid which can cover the whole cost of instructing/hiring a solicitor. In order to qualify for legal aid you must pass the interests of justice test and the financial means test.

All convicted drink drivers who are classified as high risk offenders must take a DVLA medical in order for the DVLA to assess their fitness to drive a vehicle & hold a driving licence.

How does a high risk drink driver get a driving licence?

Convicted drink drivers who are classed as high risk offenders will be required to satisfy the DVLA of their fitness to drive by attending an independent medical examination with a DVLA appointed doctor before a driving licence will be issued to them upon expiration of their driving disqualification.

How can I get my licence back after a drink driving ban?

You may be able to reduce your ban by taking a drink-drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS) course if you’re banned from driving for 12 months or more. It’s up to the court to offer this. You won’t automatically get your licence back if you’re a high risk offender.

What to do if you get a drink driving conviction?

Therefore, when you make the application for your personal licence the Licensing Authority must give the Chief Officer of Police for its area a notice informing them of your drink driving conviction.