Drink Driving/Driving under the influence of Drugs/Using a mobile phone whilst driving - Proposed Criminal Convictions Policy changes 2021

Drink Driving/Driving under the influence of Drugs/Using a mobile phone whilst driving Existing period of time in which a licence would be granted, from completion of sentence or from date of conviction. Proposed period of time in which a licence would be granted, from completion of sentence or from date of conviction.

Drink drive conviction

At least 3 years after the restoration of the driving licence following a drink drive conviction should elapse At least 7 years elapsed since completion of any sentence imposed