DR10
Encyclopedia
A DR10 is a United Kingdom
motoring endorsement
issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
(DVLA) and UK Police which means driving or attempting to drive with a blood alcohol
level above the allowable limit. Following an arrest for a DR10 one can expect a ban from driving and a fine. In more serious cases, a Community Order, or a prison term of up to 6 months may be imposed.
is classified as driving a motor vehicle whilst over 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath (or 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood). The request to take a breathalizer test must be made by a police officer in uniform, but can only be made if one of the following situations apply:
1. the police officer
has reasonable cause to suspect
that the driver has committed, or is committing a moving traffic offence, or
2. if, having stopped, an officer has reasonable cause to suspect that the person driving/attempting to drive/in charge of the vehicle has consumed alcohol, or
3. the police officer
has reasonable cause to believe that the person driving/attempting to drive/in charge of a motor vehicle which was involved in an accident
.
.
At the police station
the accused will be asked to provide two specimens of breath for analysis (using approved evidential instruments such as the Intoximeter EC/IR; Lion
Intoxilyzer; or Camic Datamaster). If the two readings differ, the police
rely on the lower reading. If the reading is over the prescribed limit, but is 39 micrograms, a caution is given. If the measurement is between 40 and 50 micrograms, the accused must be offered a blood or urine measurement. The accused has the right to choose, but it is the polices option to choose which is right for the accused. (blood measurement is performed by the police surgeon). If the reading is over 50 micrograms then an offense will have been committed and the accused will be charged accordingly.
The penalty can be a fine, disqualification from driving, unpaid community work, and a prison sentence. If the circumstances leading to the arrest included careless, dangerous or bad driving, or if a new driver (license less than 2 years), then an Extended Re-Test can be ordered. In this case, at the end of the disqualification period, a Provisional license must be obtained and theory and practical tests passed. A court only has the power to impose these punishments.
United Kingdom
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motoring endorsement
Endorsement
Endorsement may refer to:*Testimonial in advertising, written or spoken statement endorsing a product*Political endorsement*a form added to an insurance policy, modifying the terms...
issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is the organisation of the UK Government responsible for maintaining a database of drivers and a database of vehicles in Great Britain; its counterpart in Northern Ireland is the Driver & Vehicle Agency...
(DVLA) and UK Police which means driving or attempting to drive with a blood alcohol
Alcohol
In chemistry, an alcohol is an organic compound in which the hydroxy functional group is bound to a carbon atom. In particular, this carbon center should be saturated, having single bonds to three other atoms....
level above the allowable limit. Following an arrest for a DR10 one can expect a ban from driving and a fine. In more serious cases, a Community Order, or a prison term of up to 6 months may be imposed.
Drink drive
In the UK drink driveDriving under the influence
Driving under the influence is the act of driving a motor vehicle with blood levels of alcohol in excess of a legal limit...
is classified as driving a motor vehicle whilst over 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath (or 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood). The request to take a breathalizer test must be made by a police officer in uniform, but can only be made if one of the following situations apply:
1. the police officer
Police officer
A police officer is a warranted employee of a police force...
has reasonable cause to suspect
Suspect
In the parlance of criminal justice, a suspect is a known person suspected of committing a crime.Police and reporters often incorrectly use the word suspect when referring to the...
that the driver has committed, or is committing a moving traffic offence, or
2. if, having stopped, an officer has reasonable cause to suspect that the person driving/attempting to drive/in charge of the vehicle has consumed alcohol, or
3. the police officer
Police officer
A police officer is a warranted employee of a police force...
has reasonable cause to believe that the person driving/attempting to drive/in charge of a motor vehicle which was involved in an accident
Accident
An accident or mishap is an unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance, often with lack of intention or necessity. It implies a generally negative outcome which may have been avoided or prevented had circumstances leading up to the accident been recognized, and acted upon, prior to its...
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Detecting circumstances relating to a DR10
After the officer has established contact with the suspect and suspects a drink drive offense, the officer will ask for a specimen of breath at the road side to verify if the accused is over the described limit. This test is not accurate to be used in court. If the road side reading is above 35 micrograms, the suspect is arrested and taken to the police stationPolice station
A police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
.
At the police station
Police station
A police station or station house is a building which serves to accommodate police officers and other members of staff. These buildings often contain offices and accommodation for personnel and vehicles, along with locker rooms, temporary holding cells and interview/interrogation rooms.- Facilities...
the accused will be asked to provide two specimens of breath for analysis (using approved evidential instruments such as the Intoximeter EC/IR; Lion
Lion
The lion is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger...
Intoxilyzer; or Camic Datamaster). If the two readings differ, the police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
rely on the lower reading. If the reading is over the prescribed limit, but is 39 micrograms, a caution is given. If the measurement is between 40 and 50 micrograms, the accused must be offered a blood or urine measurement. The accused has the right to choose, but it is the polices option to choose which is right for the accused. (blood measurement is performed by the police surgeon). If the reading is over 50 micrograms then an offense will have been committed and the accused will be charged accordingly.
The penalty can be a fine, disqualification from driving, unpaid community work, and a prison sentence. If the circumstances leading to the arrest included careless, dangerous or bad driving, or if a new driver (license less than 2 years), then an Extended Re-Test can be ordered. In this case, at the end of the disqualification period, a Provisional license must be obtained and theory and practical tests passed. A court only has the power to impose these punishments.