Driving whilst unfit

It is an offence to drive a vehicle whilst unfit through drink or drugs. This area of law is soon to be updated.

Currently, the prosecution must prove the Defendant to be impaired to the extent that their driving standard is affected. Other offences are related to this offence and it is a separate offence to be in charge of a vehicle whilst unfit. The prosecution can and do charge Defendants with being unfit through properly prescribed medication and therefore many Defendants are able to successfully challenge the prosecution case.

There are many different ways to try and prove impairment that are employed by prosecuting authorities and as with all areas of road traffic law, the procedures are very technical and can be subject to scrutiny by defence lawyers.

Expert advice from a Solicitor should be sought when defending these cases.