Drink drive information

There’s no safe limit

Legally, the alcohol limit for drinking and driving is 80mg in 100ml of blood. However this cannot be translated easily into number of drinks – how quickly you reach the limit depends on a range of factors such as:

• Your weight, sex, age and metabolism;
• Whether you've had anything to eat; and
• The amount and type of alcohol you drink.

Even a small amount of alcohol will affect your reactions and judgement, making you more likely to be involved in an accident. The only safe option is not to drink at all if you’re driving. Drink OR Drive…You Decide

Too many people are killed or seriously injured on our roads each year in drink-driving crashes. Current statistics estimate that around 3000 are killed or seriously injured. Motorcyclists have the highest fatality rate of all road users – with current figures showing an increase in young drivers killed when over the limit.

So, if you’re planning to use your car or motorbike to go out, then don’t put yourself, others or your licence at risk by drinking and driving: always plan your route home-by appointing a designated non-drinking driver or by taking a taxi, train or bus.