If you are found guilty of drinking and driving in England and Wales, our simple drink driving penalty calculator can predict the likely sentence you will receive.
You may be aware that a minimum 12-month driving ban is imposed for drink driving. The court’s punishment will be determined by a number of circumstances, such as;
- Your results breath, blood, or urine results.
- Anything making the situation more serious or aggravated (for example: bad driving, car accident, passengers etc…)
- The extent of the impairment
- Previous convictions
- Your conduct while in custody
In the Magistrates’ Court, sentencing guidelines are used by all magistrates. The goal of the sentencing guidelines is to guarantee that the punishment handed down by the court is reasonable, appropriate, and commensurate to the offence that was committed. The rules also assist in ensuring consistency in sentencing across the nation’s various courts. The Guidelines for Drink Driving Sentencing are considered when using our helpful tool below.