Drug driving is a remarkably severe offence in the UK and can come with some hefty penalties on your licence. Scotland has a no-tolerance policy on driving under the influence of drugs, only allowing a small margin on accidental exposure.
The penalties for driving under the influence of drugs can be severe; no matter what, they will come with an automatic obligatory disqualification from driving.
Drug driving is not only a remarkably severe offence, but by doing it, you are risking your own life and others. 175,000 drug driving offences were recorded by the police in 2019-2020, which was a 13% increase from 2018-2019. The risk-based approach to legal drugs is slightly different from the one with the use of illegal drugs.
Driving under the influence of drugs is a remarkably severe offence that can come with heavy penalties. If you are found driving under the influence of drugs, you can face a mandatory ban for at least 12 months, up to a £5,000 fine and 3-11 penalty points. Especially if you drive as a part of your daily routine, a driving ban can have detrimental impacts on your life. Here at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland, we understand that individuals need their licence, and your loved ones may rely on you as a driver.
It is also illegal to drive after taking some prescription medicine, or if you took too much of it. If you have been prescribed these drugs, we highly advise that you peak to your doctor first before driving:
However, there are sometimes defences concerning driving under the influence of legal drugs. It is the doctor’s responsibility to ensure to keep you informed of the legal intake of these drugs and inform you whether it is safe to drive under the influence of them.
If you have been charged either for driving under the influence of drugs or driving after taking some prescription drugs; we highly advise that you contact one of our experienced solicitors at Solicitors On Your Side Scotland. We will ensure that the process is as stress-free and easy as possible, enabling you to get back to your daily life.
If you have been charged with a drug driving offence, you will likely face driving bans for at least 12 months, our solicitors will defend your case to the highest possible standard, enabling you to avoid unnecessary bans and inconveniences to your life. Our experienced solicitors will ensure to keep you informed of all of your available options and ensure you know of the best option for you to take, so you can come out with the best possible outcome.
Motoring offences can also increase your insurance premiums, making them significantly higher than what they were. If the offence ends up on your criminal record, it will also make it less likely for you to get a job in the future, as employers frequently check criminal records to pick a candidate for the role.
The intricate and detailed police procedure when charging an individual with driving under the influence of drugs must be carried out correctly. If the police make any mistakes during the procedure it can make the results invalid; enabling, you to use this as a defence to your charges.
The defences vary depending on every case, this is why it is essential to contact one of our experienced solicitors, to be able to find out the best possible options for your case, enabling you to come out with the best possible outcome in a stress-free and easy way. If you have been charged with a drug driving offence, contact our experienced solicitors now.
If you have been charged with a motoring offence or just simply need advice, contact our friendly team now for a free consultation. Our solicitors have years of experience in motoring offences, and we will ensure you are well informed of your possible options and the best options for you to take.
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