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Road Traffic· RTA 1988
Section 5A — Driving / in charge with concentration of specified controlled drug above limit
Drug-drive offence with prescribed limits for 17 controlled drugs (illicit and prescribed). Operates the same way as s.5 but for drugs.
Penalty reference
- Mode of trial
- Summary
- Maximum penalty
- 6 months / unlimited fine + MANDATORY 12-month disqualification.
- Endorsement
- Mandatory disqualification
- Out-of-court eligibility
- ✕ CR✕ Caution✕ Cond. Caution
Note: Statutory medical defence available for prescribed drugs taken as directed.
Triage the circumstances
Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.
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