Drink Driving – Disqualifications periods
Recent changes to the law bring drunk driving disqualifications into focus.
In an effort to simplify matters Paul W Tracey solicitors have prepared a short chart setting out the updated penalties.
The amendments are part of the drive to reduce road deaths where alcohol is a factor.
Paul Tracey Solicitors provide legal defence to drunk driving charges in the greater Dublin area and can be contacted at 01 8745656
or visit our website for further information www.traceysolicitors.ie
Updated periods of disqualification under the 2006 Act:Section 49 (2, 3, 4) Drunk Driving and Section 50 (2, 3, 4) Drunk in Charge:
| Mandatory Period of Disqualification | ||
| 1st Conviction | 2nd Conviction(within 4 years) | |
| Breath Alcohol Concentration | ||
| 35 – 44 Mcg | 1 year | 2 years |
| 45 – 66 Mcg | 2 years | 4 years |
| 67 Mcg or over | 3 years | 6 years |
| Blood Alcohol Concentration | ||
| 81 mg – 100 mg | 1 year | 2 years |
| 101 mg – 150 mg | 2 years | 4 years |
| 151 mg or over | 3 years | 6 years |
| Urine Alcohol Concentration | ||
| 107 – 135 mg | 1 year | 2 years |
| 136 – 200 mg | 2 years | 4 years |
| 201 mg or over | 3 years | 6 years |
Paul W. Tracey
22/07/09
22/07/09
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