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What effects does alcohol have on driver behaviour?
Slows down reactions. Reduces concentration
If a motorist or a motorcyclist is taking medication which may affect their driving. What should they do?
Seek medical advice in relation to driving
Which of the following is a possible consequence for a learner driver if they drive after drinking as little as just one unit of alcohol?
A three month disqualification from driving.
A driver is automatically disqualified from driving for how long if, on a first offence they refused to provide a member of the Garda with a sample of blood, urine, or breath?
4 years
What is the maximum disqualification period imposed in court when the learner driver has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level in excess of 80 mg?
Six years
What are the drink driving penalties for a learner driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 milliliters of blood?
€200 fine and 3 months driving disqualification
What are the drink driving penalties for a professional driver holding a full license with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 milliliters of blood?
€200 fine and 3 months driving disqualification
What are the drink driving penalties for a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 80 mg to 100 mg per 100 milliliters of blood?
€400 fine and 6 months driving disqualification
What is the penalty for a driver who refuses to give breath, blood, or urine samples as evidence for a second offence to An Garda SĂochána
Automatic disqualification for 6 years
Can An Garda SĂochána conduct road side testing for drugs and alcohol in the mornings?
Yes they can check any time
Along with an impairment test, what may a Gárda request if they suspect a driver of driving under the influence of drugs.
A saliva sample
What is the maximum penalty on conviction for drug driving?
€5000 fine and 6 months in prison
Do the limits for drink and drug driving different if detected in the mornings?
No. They are the same at all times
During what time periods can a driver be tested for drugs at a roadside checkpoint?
Anytime day or night.