Can I have open alcohol in my car?
YOU should never drink and drive as being under alcohol influence while on the road can lead to fatal accidents.
This is what happens when you are caught in your car with open alcohol.
Can I have alcohol open in a car?
There’s no law against having an open can or bottle of alcohol in the car, but according to the AA, it’s not recommended to drive around with a back seat full of open booze.
If you’re pulled over, it could seem as though you’ve been drink driving.
You could therefore be breathalysed to make sure you haven’t – slowing down you journey and wasting police time.
Is it illegal for a passenger to drink alcohol?
It is not illegal to drink alcohol if you are a passenger in a car.
But just because you can drink, doesn’t necessarily mean you should.
You could create a distracting and dangerous environment for your driver and might not be able to support them as well if they need your help.
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If you’re supervising a learner driver, the same legal responsibilities apply as they would if you were a driver.
That means you can’t use your phone or be under the influence even though you’re not doing the actual driving yourself.
How many drinks can I have before driving?
There are strict alcohol limits for drivers in all parts of the UK – and they are different in Scotland than England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
According to Drink Aware, these limits are based on the amount of alcohol detected in someone’s breath, blood or urine.
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The amount you are legally allowed to drink before getting behind the wheel will therefore depend on a number of factors.
These include your weight, metabolism, gender, and what you’ve had to eat recently.
It’s therefore not possible to work out how many units of alcohol will put you over the limit.
If you do not drink much, it is best not to drink at all before driving.
People who rarely drink tend to get drunk easily, and so it would create a danger for you and those who’ll be in the car with you if you’re driving after.
If you know that you can be a lightweight, be responsible and don’t drink