i was caught by police for drunk driving they take my blood test?

Question

i want to know that if the reading comes less than 85mg according to uk law wthat they will do and if more than 85 whhat will happen or they will again arrest me and what is the panelty becase i work as a delivery driver if i will ban i will lose my job so please help

Answer 1

If the blood test shows over the limit you will appear in court and end up with a minimum of 12 month ban.

So I would advise you go down the jobcenter on Monday.
Also you will probably never get a driving job again.

GOOD

KEEP DRUNKS OFF THE ROAD.

Answer 2

I have to wonder why you elected to take the blood test? The simple way is to take the Alcotest Meter reading at the Police Station. You get two chances at it and the lower reading is the one used.
Perhaps you wanted to delay the result, perhaps not. Whatever, the Forensic Science Lab will make sure it's right and should it be over the limit, you will receive a summons to appear at the Magistrates Court.
The Magistrates will impose a sentence that includes a fine (for a first offence) endorsement of your Driving Licence and most likely a ban for a minimum of 12 months, depending on the reading from the test.
Moreover, when you next apply for Insurance, if. convicted, the rate will have rocketed up.
I make no comment on your particular case but as one who has had to deal with the aftermath of Road traffic Accidents involving drink driving, the distress felt by any family member who has lost a relative in such an accident is impossible to describe.

Answer 3

First of all the limit for blood is 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, and not 85 as you state.

If your reading is below 80 you will be released from bail without charge. If it is 80 or above you will be charged with driving over the prescribed limit when you answer bail (you would have been given around 6 weeks bail pending the reults of the blood test). If you are over expect a minimum 12 month ban.

Answer 4

I have absolutely no sympathy for you, but they have probably did you a favour because when you drink and drive and get away with it, it only encourages you to do it again, and next time it might be a bit more, and then a bit more than that, until you inevitably have that accident that cripples or kills, hopefully yourself, rather than some innocent child. If that sounds a bit harsh, I don't apologise. There is no need, ever, to drink if you are driving. No one will look down on you and given the publicity, you really have to be some kind of egotist if you think that these laws don't apply to you, in my opinion you deserve all you get, and no one can help you.

Answer 5

Didn't they tell you straightaway what the result was?? Never happened to me (coz I don't drink / drive) but would presume the police would want the result before they let you leave the police station.

If you are over the limit, you would go to court, and risk losing your licence. You may or may not get off if you say you need to drive for work, but would have to tell your bosses about any points on your licence. You would be driving without legal insurance if you had an accident and the insurance company didn't know about your conviction so its not worth hiding it.

Presume they breathalysed you and found that you were over the limit anyway?

Answer 6

Can't see you getting much comfort on here.

Guessing that you were borderline and the needed the blood test to confirm it for the courts. When the reaults come back I would guess that they will come and arrest you or summon you to the police station.

The penalty - well sadly for you the new anti drink drive ad says it all.

I did know someone who lost their license / went to prison for a month for DD - LUCKILY they were able to cut a deal with their employer. They took holiday & unpaid leave and returned to their job. Not sure if your employer will relocate you to admin / sorting parcels.

Why on earth did you allow yourself to get in this situation ????

See what the police say (give them a call) and also contact your boss and HOPE.

Answer 7

of cos you will lose your job....goes without saying,

although no-one can condone drink driving, i find the hatred of others towards the person asking the question a bit harsh considering speed kills as well.
maybe some of you should look at your own bad habits. Most people seem to think speeding is ok for some reason....ha-ha, speeding kills lots of people. Maybe all these boy racers should be made to drive cars that are limited to 30mph max.

i got no time for anyone who gets caught for whatever offence it is...
if you break the law, no matter what, you should accept the consequences.

Answer 8

sorry but you shouldn't have been drink driving. How would you feel if you killed another person cause you wanted a drink. I don't know about how much alcohol you can have in your system . I know some one that has lost their driving licence twice now and they still drink drive. It will only be a matter of time before you lose your licence and job as your a driver. DON'T DRINK DRIVE not worth it .

Answer 9

Correct me if I'm wrong but when I left the UK 7 years ago the limit was 52mg and the authority's were lowering the level allowed. Your up sh*t creak, start looking for another job.

Answer 10

Help a drunk driver? you deserve all you get as people like you do not deserve a licence to drive.A drunk driver killed my brother and a good friend so i know what it is like when someone has to deal with a loss because of a pisshead driving.Go walk wherever you need to go and stop others from suffering because of what drink drivers cause to families .