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NORTHERN IRELAND DRIVING OFFENCE

Driving While Unfit Through Drink or Drugs in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland law distinguishes driving while unfit through drink or drugs from simply exceeding the prescribed alcohol limit.

Official NI guidance ↗ Penalty points hub
OFFENCE

Driving while unfit

The official penalty table lists offence code 50 08 123 for driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

POINTS

Possible penalty points

The published range is three to eleven points, although serious drink/drug driving offences can also result in disqualification.

ENDORSEMENT

11 years on the driving record

The offence remains endorsed for 11 years from conviction.

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Independent Northern Ireland guidance. PureCar is not PSNI, DVA, the courts or nidirect. Individual cases can differ.
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