Motoring offences cover a wide range of violations on UK roads—from minor issues like parking tickets to serious crimes such as dangerous or impaired driving. One of the most concerning in recent years is drug driving, which poses a major risk to public safety.
What is Drug Driving?
Drug driving means operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs—either illegal substances or prescription medication that impairs your ability to drive. In the UK, it’s illegal to drive with certain levels of specific drugs in your bloodstream, regardless of whether you’re visibly impaired.
The law covers 17 substances, including:
Illegal drugs: Cannabis, cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy)
Prescription drugs: Diazepam, methadone, morphine
Exceeding the set limits for these substances is a criminal offence, even without obvious signs of impairment.
Penalties for Drug Driving
A drug driving conviction comes with serious consequences:
At least 1-year driving ban
Unlimited fine
Up to 6 months in prison
Criminal record
Your conviction will remain on your licence for 11 years, leading to higher insurance costs and potential employment issues.
Facing a charge is stressful, but you don’t have to face it alone. Reuben Law provides expert legal support through:
Court Representation: We’ll defend your rights and present your case clearly.
Evidence Review: Our team checks for errors in police procedure or testing.
Strategic Advice: We help you understand the law and build the best defence.
Mitigation Support: If a conviction is likely, we work to reduce the penalty.
Every case is unique, and several defences may apply:
Procedural Errors: If police failed to follow proper arrest or testing procedures.
Unintentional Ingestion: A rare but possible defence if accidental exposure occurred.
Prescription Use: If you followed medical advice and the drug didn’t impair your driving.
Legal guidance is essential to assess these options.
Case 1: A client was charged after testing above the drug limit. We reviewed the evidence and found procedural faults. As a result, the charges were dropped.
Case 2: After a traffic accident, a driver was charged despite showing minimal impairment. We argued the drug did not cause the incident—leading to a not guilty verdict.
Reuben Law offers:
Specialised Experience: We focus on motoring offences, particularly drug driving.
Tailored Advice: Your situation is unique—we build your defence accordingly.
Friendly Support: We guide you with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
Proven Results: Our clients benefit from strong legal strategies and positive outcomes.