Being Drunk in Charge of a Taxi Carriage

The Offence-

It is an offence for a driver of a taxi to be drunk whilst in charge of their vehicle. If you are found to be driving a taxi whilst the level of alcohol in your blood or on your breath is above the prescribed limit then you are also likely to be prosecuted for drink driving.For information on all of the drink driving procedures and advice as to what you should do if this happens to you.

There is no requirement for a NIP (Notice of Intended Prosecution) for offences relating to being drunk in charge of a Hackney Carriage and therefor you might just receive a summons or citation to appear in court.This can be a daunting and worrying experience and the team at roadtrafficlaw.com are on hand toa dvice you of the procedures you might face.http://www.roadtrafficlaw.com/Drink-Driving-Scotland.htm

Punishment
If you are found guilty of drink driving or being drunk in charge of your hackney then you could be looking at a fine up to £250 (However, you are looking at a fine and disqualification as a minimum punishment for drink driving itself).
Defences
If you face a charge such as this or drink driving then we strongly advise you contact us for advice, as dependent on the charge alleged and the level of alcohol in your body you could be looking at a custodial sentence and a criminal record if successfully prosecuted.This could lead to you losing your taxi licence and your livelyhood.
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