How long is a drink awareness course?
How long is a drink awareness course?
approximately 16 hours
The total duration of the rehabilitation course will be approximately 16 hours and will usually be spread out over three to four days within a two to three week period. The course may be run during the evening or during the day on weekdays and/or weekends.
What does a drink driving rehabilitation course involve?
What does the course involve? The course is designed to stop you from driving while under the influence of alcohol again. The first is focused on understanding the impact of alcohol use in relation to driving, while the second unit is centred on changing alcohol use in relation to driving.
Do I get points on my Licence for drink driving?
Will I get penalty points for drink driving? The short answer is no. Drink driving carries a mandatory minimum 12 month driving disqualification.
Can you do a course for drug driving?
Currently, there is no such course for motorists convicted of drug driving. It is undoubtedly important to have safeguards against risks posed to road users and pedestrians by motorists who drive when impaired through drink or drugs.
What is the shortest ban for drink driving?
12 months
Yes. Drink driving is a criminal offence that carries an obligatory driving disqualification of a minimum period of 12 months as laid out by the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 section 34(1).
What will I get for drink driving?
Driving or attempting to drive while above the legal limit or unfit through drink. A person could get six months’ imprisonment, an unlimited fine and a driving ban for at least one year (3 years if convicted twice in 10 years).
How long does a drink driving ban stay on your Licence?
11 years
A drink driving endorsement (DR10) will remain on your licence for a period of 11 years from the date of conviction. Endorsement codes DR40 – DR70 remain on your driving licence for 4 years from the date of offence OR 4 years from the date of conviction where a disqualification was imposed for the offence.
Can you avoid a ban for drink driving?
It is possible to avoid a disqualification when convicted of drink driving if ‘special reasons’ not to endorse or disqualify can be successfully established. Any special reason put forward to the court asking them not to endorse or disqualify must relate directly to the commission of the drink driving offence.
Can you still drive after being caught drink driving?
Once the investigation is complete the police will usually detain you until you’ve “sobered up”. If charged with an offence you will most likely be released on bail and asked to appear in court in three to five weeks’ time. You will be allowed to drive once you’re under the prescribed limit.
How much does a drink driving course cost?
Full course fee £150 or flexible payment plan 4 x £37.50. Concessionary rate (unemployed and full-time students, call for eligibility) £110 or flexible payment plan 4 x £27.50. Early Bird offer (booked and paid in full within 30 days of sentencing) Full course fee £135 and concessionary rate £99.
How much does a speed awareness course cost?
Even though the course is the same no matter where you go, the cost will vary depending on the area. Usually though it’s between £80 and £100. Given that a fixed penalty notice for speeding is usually around £100 and three points on your licence, opting for a speed awareness course usually works out to be less costly.
Is there a rehabilitative course for drink driving?
The Drink Driving Rehabilitation Course S.34A of The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 enables courts to refer offenders on to the Drink Driving Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) course.
What do I get when I sign up for drink driving course?
You should subsequently receive a letter from your course provider containing information about the course, a booking form and all relevant course start dates along with the date the court instructed you to complete the course by.