<P> In British law it is a criminal offence to be drunk in charge of a motor vehicle . The definition depends on such things as being in or near the vehicle, and having access to a means of starting the vehicle's engine and driving it away (i.e., the keys to a vehicle). A passenger in the vehicle can also be prosecuted if the police can prove that they were driving under the influence at some point . </P> <P> The UK's drug driving laws were updated in 2015 . The changes included: a new roadside testing kit, which could detect the presence of cocaine and cannabis in a suspect's saliva; zero tolerance limits for a number of illegal drugs, Limits were also set for certain prescription medications . The laws, however, did not end the use of the field impairment test, but made them more relevant for determining driver impairment by those drugs that are not now covered by the new legislation, or cannot be identified by the limited use of a device, that currently are only authorised for cannabis and cocaine . </P> <P> In the UK, driving or attempting to drive whilst above the legal limit of 0.08% BAC in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and 0.05% BAC in Scotland or unfit through drink carries a maximum penalty of six months' imprisonment, a fine of up to £ 5,000 and a minimum twelve months' disqualification . For a second offence committed within ten years of conviction, the minimum ban is three years . Being in charge of a vehicle whilst over the legal limit or unfit through drink could result in three months' imprisonment plus a fine of up to £ 2,500 and a driving ban . Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of alcohol or other drugs carries a maximum penalty of fourteen years in prison, a minimum two - year driving ban and a requirement to pass an extended driving test before the offender is able to drive legally again . </P> <P> It is an offence to refuse to provide a specimen of breath, blood or urine for analysis . The penalties for refusing are the same as those for actual drunk driving . </P>

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