Drink and drug driving

The law on drink and drug driving and rehabilitation courses.

Services

  • The legal alcohol limits for drivers in the UK - microgrammes, milligrammes

  • You could be imprisoned, banned from driving and face a fine if you're found guilty of drink-driving

  • 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

  • When you can take a drink-drive rehabilitation course to reduce your driving ban: what it costs, and what happens when you’ve done it

  • If you've used illegal drugs or misused drugs you must tell DVLA - download the correct form to let them know

Guidance and regulation

News and communications

Research and statistics

Policy papers and consultations

Transparency and freedom of information releases