Drink driving is considered one of the more serious driving offences and results in an automatic minimum ban of 12 months. The implications are serious, as a driving ban can affect many aspects of life. It could cause you to lose your job if driving is an integral part of your role.
However, if you are caught drink driving things are not always black and white. You can avoid a driving ban if you enlist the help of motoring solicitors who may be able to defend you against this penalty. You may also be able to cite special reasons that caused you to be over the limit whilst driving.
There are many circumstances that may be deemed as a viable driving defence. The most straightforward is to provide evidence that you were not the driver. You could also ensure that you avoid being convicted as a drink driver by citing that you were not driving on a road or in a public area. Another common defence, known as the hip flask defence, is that the consumption of alcohol took place once the car was stationary.
You could also argue that you were not over the limit if you feel that the police evidence used against you is unreliable.
Presenting special reasons as to why you were driving a vehicle over the limit are not deemed defences but could be used to avoid losing your licence. Here are some possible special reasons that could be used:
• Without your knowledge your drink was tampered with and therefore you were drink driving unknowingly.
• Only a short distance was driven and nobody was endangered
• An emergency took place and there was no alternative but to drive
At Cunninghams Solicitors, we provide professional guidance on a wide range of motoring offences so that you achieve the best possible outcome.
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