Drink driving

jp_bl_68 · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:52

I don't drive so my knowledge of motoring laws is limited but, as I understand it, you can drink and then drive so long as your blood alcohol level remains below a certain level. Does this mean that you can drink whilst driving so long as your blood alcohol level remains low enough?

blix · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:53

Go for it.

Morba · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:54

drinking anything while driving could cause a drop in concentration, so its not viewed in the best light.

as for the law on drinking alcohol while driving.... there is a little thing called google, try it ;]

the_candyman · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:54

As far as I know, you are not allowed to eat or drink while driving, same as using a mobile phone

mangobreeder · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:55

go for it

asim18 · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:55

You're just asking for trouble.

Azagoth · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:56

jp_bl_68 said:
I don't drive so my knowledge of motoring laws is limited but, as I understand it, you can drink and then drive so long as your blood alcohol level remains below a certain level. Does this mean that you can drink whilst driving so long as your blood alcohol level remains low enough?

Planning on driving to special school now?

Cybermyk · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:56

So long as you have both hands free to drive, I don't think it's illegal.

the_candyman · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:57

Cybermyk said:
So long as you have both hands free to drive, I don't think it's illegal.

Beer hat then

Andr3w · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:57

I have wondered this myself, however i would not advise it at all, on a similar note if you are driving and people are having a beer in the back is that illegal? I said yes but my friends don't belive me.

Also this thread would be much better in motors

RickST · 23 Aug 2009 at 19:58

IIRC It is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in the front seats of a car, that includes passengers.

jp_bl_68 · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:00

Andr3w said:
I have wondered this myself, however i would not advise it at all, on a similar note if you are driving and people are having a beer in the back is that illegal? I said yes but my friends don't belive me.

I don't think it's illegal but, as the driver, you are responsible for your passengers. If one of them gets drunk and thinks it'll be funny to grab the steering wheel causing a crash then you would be held responsible. I think.

Ascendancy · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:00

I personally wouldn't drive with ANY alcohol in my bloodstream, regardless of the law allowing me to do so. It just isn't worth the risk imo.

jp_bl_68 · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:00

Azagoth said:
Planning on driving to special school now?

Like I said in my original post I don't drive, I was just curious.

Andr3w · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:01

RickST said:
IIRC It is illegal to have an open container of alcohol in the front seats of a car, that includes passengers.

Exactly what i thought mate.

Give me a few minutes to google!

edit: I've googled and all that i could really find was wiki/yahoo answers - They said it was illegal.

^TANK^ · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:03

the_candyman said:
Beer hat then

This^^^^.

As its very important to keep both hands on the wheel.

the_candyman · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:14

^TANK^ said:
This^^^^.

As its very important to keep both hands on the wheel.

If you don't want alcohol (which is bad to drink anyway) then you could use it for other drink's so that you don't need to fight with a lid or hold it in one hand

MikeHunt79 · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:14

Ask dirtydog, he's still banned for drink driving: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17973080

I think it's best not to bother, tho a fosters can does fit into a cup holder on many cars.

[TW]Fox · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:15

Damnit I got beat to the 'ask dirtydog' gag

Scania · 23 Aug 2009 at 20:27

I know of somebody who thought it would be amusing to get an empty beer can, fill it with juice and drink from it whilst cruising the local retail park (thats crawling with coppers usually) he found it not quite so funny when he still got done for not being in proper control of a vehicle.

If you really want to drive effectively with a neon sign pointing to your car saying "I'm a complete tool and deserve whetever you wish to give me" then you can't be too surprised when the Police are happy to oblige.