Rule 95 : Alcohol and Your Ability to Drive
The Impact of Alcohol on Driving
Sober Driver
Under influence
UK Legal Alcohol Limits
Scotland enforces stricter limits
Breath Limit ( microgrammes / 100ml )
Alcohol impairs judgement and ability
Drinking and driving seriously affects your ability to make safe desisions and operate a vehicle effectively .
Reduces coordination and slows reactions: Alcohol physically slows your nervous system , making it harder to react to sudden hazards on the road .
DRIVING ABILITY REDUCED BELOW THE LIMIT
Blood Limit ( milligrammes / 100ml )
Creates a false sense of confidence: Alcohol makes drivers feel more capable than they actually are , leading to increased risk - taking .
Distorts perception of speed and distance Drivers under the influence struggle to accurately judge how fast they are going or how far away other objects are
The Safe Solution
The best solution : Don't drink at all
80
Breath : 35mcg / 100ml Blood : 80mg / 100ml
Breath : 22mcg / 100ml Blood : 50mg / 100ml
Because any amount of alcohol affects driving safety , the only certain way to stay safe is to avoid alcohol entirely when planning to drive .
The Time Factor Alcohol takes time to leave your body
The " Morning After " risk
You may still be unfit to drive in the morning after drinking the previous evening , or in the evening after a lunchtime drink . Processing alcohol is a slow biological process .
Plan your transport in advance
If you intend to consume alcohol , arrange for a texl , public transport , or a designated driver .
Legal Basis : These regulations are mandated by the Road Traffic Act 1988 ( Sections 4 , 6 , and 11 ) and PLSR .