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The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a motoring offence
The courts can fine you and ‘endorse’ your driving record with penalty…
Each endorsement has a special code and is given ‘penalty points’ on a…
Endorsements stay on your driving record for 4 or 11 years depending on…
Your licence will be cancelled (revoked) if you get 6 or more points…
If you get a fixed penalty notice for a motoring offence, you do not need…
Most expired endorsements will automatically be removed from your driving…
View your driving licence record to see what penalty points you have and…
The government will seek expert advice on reclassifying ketamine to become a Class A substance.
Explains changes to drug driving law and the guidance available for healthcare professionals and users of prescription medicine.
The police or Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) can give you a caution (warning) or a penalty notice if you commit a minor crime
You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
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