Road Traffic Act 1988

The current UK legislation which informs issues related to drink driving, and requires roadside breath (Breathalyser) screening, making it an offence to refuse to take the test if one was driving a car, motorcycle or bicycle.

Legal limits
< 35 µg/100 ml breath; < 80 mg/100 ml blood; < 107 mg/100 ml urine.

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The offence Mr Cope was convicted of was breaching section five of the road traffic act 1988. Mr Thompson added: "I believe the public's confidence in police will be harmed if you are able to continue serving.

Detective is sacked after drink driving

Possession of a vehicle that was registered under the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 when it did not meet the insurance requirements of section 144a of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Fined PS80.

Latest cases up before the court

Jackie and Tom Luxon, of Axbridge, are raising awareness of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and asking MPs to amend legislation to recognise unborn babies over 24 weeks as a person in their own right.

Woman 'in pieces' after losing baby in crash demands rights for her unborn child; Jackie and Tom Luxon are raising awareness of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and asking MPs to amend legislation to recognise unborn babies over 24 weeks

This is an offence under section 4 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and police may prosecute you for being 'drunk in charge of a motor vehicle'.

10 driving offences you didn't know were illegal that you could be fined for; You may not even realise you're committing these offences

He has been charged with 'Driving a motor vehicle after consuming so much alcohol to exceed the prescribed limit' section 5(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

Colliver due in court on day of Sam Spinner Stayers' ride

Coyne, 21, is charged with breaking the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the case against her called for the first time at Paisley Sheriff Court last week.

Woman on unfit driving charge

Incidentally, in case he doesn't know, stationary idling is an offence under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and you can incur a fine of PS20 initially, increasing to PS40 if unpaid within a given time frame.

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Under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is an offence to drive "without reasonable consideration for other persons", and this includes any instance of "driving through a puddle causing pedestrians to be splashed".

'Wrong type of rain' means hosepipe ban threat lingers

Under section three of the Road Traffic Act 1988, it is an offence to drive 'without reasonable consideration for other persons', and this includes any instance of 'driving through a puddle causing pedestrians to be splashed'.

Why cruel drivers could be fined [pounds sterling]5,000 when it rains; Drivers could also be charged with a public order offence

A Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 (as amended) there is an offence of riding a pedal cycle whilst unfit through drink or drugs.

You and the law; Expert advice on your legal problems

Drivers involved in an accident with certain animals including dogs must inform police under the Road Traffic Act 1988.

Hunting hounds killed on A41 near Malpas in tragic accident; Wynnstay Hunt says dogs strayed away from the rest of the pack

"That's why it's an offence under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, as made clear by Rule 123 of the Highway Code.