Frequently Asked Questions
Drinking and Driving
How much alcohol can I drink and still be safe to drive?
You must not drive with
- breath alcohol level higher than 35 micrograms / 100 millilitres
- blood alcohol level of more than 80 milligrammes / 100 millilitres
- urine alcohol level of more than 107 milligrammes / 100 millilitres.
However, due to many different factors, we would advise the only safe limit is not to drink at all when you have to drive. Remember, you may still be unfit to drive in the evening after drinking at lunchtime, or in the morning after drinking the previous evening.
I think the driver of another vehicle has been drinking. What should I do?
If at any stage you have concerns over the behaviour of another driver, for example, if you think they have been driving while over the legal alcohol limit or driving erratically, you should contact the police as soon as possible.
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Disclaimer
We have made every effort to ensure that the answers given here are accurate. We recommend these answers are used only as a general guide and not as a substitute for professional legal advice.
