Drink driving limits in Scotland

[Fisherman]

I am sure most of you don’t drink and drive, but for those who take a wee drink south of the border it’s worth remembering that once you cross the border things change significantly. Around one in three prosecuted in Scotland are from outside Scotland. And many of them either forgot or were unaware that you can only drink half as much up here before being over the limit. So just take note and be careful. Also this may affect the well known grey area “being in charge of a vehicle whilst over the limit” whilst overnighting.

Drink-drive limit in Scotland

Scotland's drink-drive limit, the law, getting home safely, and alternative alcohol-free nights out.

www.mygov.scot

 

[Robmac]

I carry an Alcosense electronic breathalyser with me - it actually read exactly the same against the police one 5 times in tests.

It is quite frightening how long alcohol can stay in your system. I like a drink and after a heavy session I have been known to still be over the limit at 2-3 o clock the following afternoon! I never drive until the Alcosense registers undetectable.

I can thoroughly recommend these units, they may just save your license.

 

[Fisherman]

So if you are up here after 26 April take note

 

[trevskoda]

Simple cure is dont drink.

 

[Robmac]

Simple cure is dont drink.

Practice as you preach Trev.

We all know you don't mind a sniff of a barmaids apron.

 

[Robmac]

Mine's a few years old now so I will replace it with one of the new fuel cell versions this year.

They are quite expensive, but what price peace of mind?

 

[jagmanx]

Found this

4 pints normal strength beer 8 hours
4 pints premium strength beer 12 hours
4 large measures (35ml) spirits 6 hours
4 large glasses (250ml) wine 12 hours

Whilst touring I only drink in the evening so on most "mornings after" I would be OK at 10am, This our normal moving time !
But as @Robmac (& others) rightly say..Take no chances.
I may well invest in say 10 of the single use items just to check (me and them)

 

[Scotia]

I am sure most of you don’t drink and drive, but for those who take a wee drink south of the border it’s worth remembering that once you cross the border things change significantly. Around one in three prosecuted in Scotland are from outside Scotland. And many of them either forgot or were unaware that you can only drink half as much up here before being over the limit. So just take note and be careful. Also this may affect the well known grey area “being in charge of a vehicle whilst over the limit” whilst overnighting.

Drink-drive limit in Scotland

Scotland's drink-drive limit, the law, getting home safely, and alternative alcohol-free nights out.

www.mygov.scot

I spoke to a cousin who is an ex traffic officer (Sargent) he confirmed yes it was a grey area but the officer would have to be a total C to charge someone overnighting.

 

[Robmac]

I spoke to a cousin who is an ex traffic officer (Sargent) he confirmed yes it was a grey area but the officer would have to be a total C to charge someone overnighting.

I've insured Julie to drive the van Sam. She doesn't drink so not a problem.

She has never driven the van or anything approaching that size, but she would do if she had to.

 

[Fisherman]

I spoke to a cousin who is an ex traffic officer (Sargent) he confirmed yes it was a grey area but the officer would have to be a total C to charge someone overnighting.

Hi Sam, had a similar discussion with a police officer. He stated if parked in a public place don’t leave your keys in the ignition, and you should always be fit to move the vehicle. But he agreed unless you were seriously drunk and unable to drive no charge would be made.

 

[Fisherman]

I've insured Julie to drive the van Sam. She doesn't drink so not a problem.

She has never driven the van or anything approaching that size, but she would do if she had to.

My wife has a driving licence, but she has not driven for 30 years.
Every time we squeeze past a bus or an HGV she goes white with fear.
Now if she tried to drive our van.................. I would go white with fear

 

[antiquesam]

Simple cure is dont drink.

Or forget Scotland

 

[Fisherman]

Or forget Scotland

please do Sam, and tell the others

 

[wildebus]

Or forget Scotland

I always stopped when I got to Carlisle. Above that, my map had no roads, just in big writing ... "here be beasties"

 

[Fisherman]

I always stopped when I got to Carlisle. Above that, my map had no roads, just in big writing ... "here be beasties"

SSSSSHHHHHHHH David, that’s the map we give the englanders, you should have the real map.

 

[Red Dwarf]

No one size fits all rule when it comes to how long it takes alcohol to disperse in the body. Depends on size, a persons psychology, diet etc etc. An old pilot’s trick was to drink a pint of water after having a few, the diluting effect really helps. Frankly, the law should be no drink in your system if you’re behind the wheel.
As to drunk in charge of a camper van. As long as you’re not in the drivers seat and the keys are not in the ignition, not a problem.
Not that I suspect anyone on this forum of using drugs, the Scottish traffic cops will drug wipe you without too much encouragement.....

 

[trevskoda]

If you have the keys in your pocket thats good for a conviction, I had an uncle done here in Bangor Co Down many years back, car was two streets away.

 

[Fisherman]

No one size fits all rule when it comes to how long it takes alcohol to disperse in the body. Depends on size, a persons psychology, diet etc etc. An old pilot’s trick was to drink a pint of water after having a few, the diluting effect really helps. Frankly, the law should be no drink in your system if you’re behind the wheel.
As to drunk in charge of a camper van. As long as you’re not in the drivers seat and the keys are not in the ignition, not a problem.
Not that I suspect anyone on this forum of using drugs, the Scottish traffic cops will drug wipe you without too much encouragement.....

This was taken from the link I poster red dwarf

Why the drink drive limit is not zero
Any alcohol impairs driving. But it would be unfair to have a zero limit. There's more than one reason why drivers could have alcohol in their body other than from drinking.

These reasons can vary for each person.

You could have traces of alcohol in your body even though it's been some time since you've had a drink and there's little alcohol actually left in your body.

You could even consume alcohol without knowing it. Some foods, mouthwash and medications can contain alcohol.

Many things can also affect how quickly your body gets rid of alcohol. This includes weight, age and your sex.

The limit helps police take action against those drivers who have drunk alcohol which has then impaired their driving.

Drink-drive limit in Scotland

Scotland's drink-drive limit, the law, getting home safely, and alternative alcohol-free nights out.

www.mygov.scot

 

[Scotia]

I've insured Julie to drive the van Sam. She doesn't drink so not a problem.

She has never driven the van or anything approaching that size, but she would do if she had to.

I used to keep Christina pregnant but we ran out of rooms!

 

[Scotia]

This was taken from the link I poster red dwarf

Why the drink drive limit is not zero
Any alcohol impairs driving. But it would be unfair to have a zero limit. There's more than one reason why drivers could have alcohol in their body other than from drinking.

These reasons can vary for each person.

You could have traces of alcohol in your body even though it's been some time since you've had a drink and there's little alcohol actually left in your body.

You could even consume alcohol without knowing it. Some foods, mouthwash and medications can contain alcohol.

Many things can also affect how quickly your body gets rid of alcohol. This includes weight, age and your sex.

The limit helps police take action against those drivers who have drunk alcohol which has then impaired their driving.

Drink-drive limit in Scotland

Scotland's drink-drive limit, the law, getting home safely, and alternative alcohol-free nights out.

www.mygov.scot

A girl I used to go out with used to pop a couple of buttons on her shirt and pop a locket cough sweet into her mouth, apparently the sweets used to give a false reading on the breathalyser and the rest speaks for its self 36DD.