Penalties for drivers aged 20 years and over
What happens to me if I’m caught over the new limits?
If a breath screening test shows you have more than 250mcg of alcohol per litre of breath, you will be asked to take an evidential breath test (EBT), usually in a booze bus or at a police station.
If this confirms you are over 250mcg, you will likely be forbidden to drive for up to 12 hours. You will need to arrange a lift or have someone come and drive your car.
What are the penalties for drivers aged 20 years and over?
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For drivers under 20, or those with an alcohol interlock licence or a zero alcohol licence, the limit stays at zero and the penalties remain unchanged.These penalties apply to drivers aged 20 and over.