If you are convicted of drink driving...
If you are convicted of drink driving...
IT WILL BE WORSE IF YOU KILL SOMEONE...
| IF YOU ARE CONVICTED OF... | THE MAXIMUM PENALTY IS... |
| Causing death by careless driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 10 years imprisonment, banned for a least 2 years and required to take an extended test |
| Drivivg or attempting to drive whilst above the legal limit or unfit through drink | 6 months imprisonment, a fine of £5,000 and banned for aat least 12 months (3 years if your convicted twice in 10 years) |
| In charge of a vehicle whilst above the legal limit or unfit through drink |
3 months imprisonment plus a fine of £2,500 and a ban |
