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Road Traffic· RTA 1988
Section 5 — Driving / in charge with excess alcohol
Driving, attempting to drive, or being in charge of a motor vehicle on a road/public place after consuming alcohol over the prescribed limit.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Summary
- Maximum penalty
- Driving: 6 months / unlimited fine + MANDATORY 12-month disqualification (3 years if 2nd offence within 10 yrs). In charge: 3 months / level 4 fine.
- Endorsement
- 10 points (in charge) / mandatory disqualification (driving)
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✕ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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