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Monday, March 23, 2015

New drug-driving laws come into force in March 2015 (INSURANCE RELATED)

Prescribed drugs included on the list of banned substances in new drug-driving laws.

As of 2nd March 2015 new laws mean motorists who drive whilst under the influence of drugs face stiffer penalties.
Under the new system, it is illegal to drive if you’re either unfit to do so because you’re on legal or illegal drugs, or if you have certain levels of certain drugs in your blood. Crucially, this includes some prescription drugs, even if they haven’t affected your driving.
The new law does not just affect those under the influence of illegal drugs, it also could lead to seemingly innocent drivers who are taking drugs for a medical condition being prosecuted.
What prescribed drugs are included under the new laws?
The list of drugs includes certain medicines that are sometimes abused, such as medicines to treat:
  • extreme pain (morphine, diamorphine, ketamine)
  • anxiety or inability to sleep (diazepam, clonazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam)
  • drug addiction (methadone)
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (amphetamine)
  • multiple sclerosis (nabiximols)
Anyone found guilty of driving with any of these medicines above the limits in their bodies could be found guilty of breaking the law. However, if you’re taking the drugs according to the advice given and your driving is not impaired, you are not guilty of breaking the new laws.
See the final list of all the drugs and their limits below.

New drug-driving laws come into force in March 2015 (INSURANCE RELATED)

What are the penalties for drug-driving?
Under the crackdown, the Government has introduced a series of tougher punishments, including:
  • a minimum one-year driving ban
  • a fine of up to £5,000
  • up to one year in prison
  • a criminal record
  • a driving license endorsement that lasts for 11 years
  • a prison sentence of 14 years if found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving whilst under the influence of drugs
To enforce the new drug-driving laws, the police will carry new detection equipment which will test if a driver has taken illegal drugs, such as cocaine or cannabis. The roadside drugalyser will be used alongside existing breathalyser equipment. It’s believed that drug-driving accounts for around 200 deaths per year.

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What’s the RAC advice to drivers?
Our advice to motorists is to discuss any prescriptions with a doctor to make sure they will not impair their driving. Motorists should consult their doctor immediately if prescription drugs are affecting their ability to drive. We also recommend keeping copies of their prescriptions with them at all times.
Ignorance is not an excuse and it’s not worth the risk of a criminal record or, worse still, putting your own life and the lives of other motorists at risk.
The new drug-driving laws came into force on 2nd March 2015. More information can be found here: http://think.direct.gov.uk/drug-driving.html
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “The introduction of this new offence sends out a clear message to users of banned substances that driving while under the influence is not acceptable and can now be detected with drugalyser devices. However, it has the potential to affect hundreds of thousands of people who use certain drugs for medicinal purposes.
“Motorists should keep copies of their prescriptions on them at all times, and discuss the effect of their medication with a doctor. They should also consult the doctor if their prescription is impairing their ability to drive. Even if drugs you are routinely taking have never impaired your driving, if you’re over the new limit for a particular drug and are caught, you will fall foul of the offence. So the message is – don’t risk it, check it.”


 

The final list of drugs and their limits
Threshold limit in blood
Benzoylecgonine 50μg/L
Clonazepam 50μg/L
Cocaine 10μg/L
Delta – 9 – Tetrahydrocannabinol (Cannabis & Cannabinol) 2μg/L
Diazepam 550μg/L
Flunitrazepam 300μg/L
Ketamine 20μg/L
Lorazepam 100μg/L
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) 1μg/L
Methadone 500μg/L
Methylamphetamine 10μg/L
Methylenedioxymethaphetamine (MDMA – Ecstasy) 10μg/L
6-Monoacetylmorphine (6-MAM – Heroin & Morphine) 5μg/L
Morphine 80μg/L
Oxazepam 300μg/L
Temazepam 1,000μg/L

The UK paper driving licence is being abolished. How will the changes affect you?

From June 2015, the counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being abolished. Here’s what you need to know.
From 8th June 2015, you’ll no longer need to worry about the scruffy part of your driving licence. That’s because the DVLA is abolishing the counterpart to the photocard driving licence, as the Government continues its quest to digitise 25 public services.
But how does this affect you? Read on to find out more about the changes to the driving licence.

The UK paper driving licence is being abolished. How will the changes affect you?


Why did we need a counterpart to the photo card driving licence?
The counterpart was introduced in 1998 to display driving licence details that could not be included on the photo card. These details include current endorsements or penalty points and any provisional driving entitlement categories.
Historically, if the counterpart needed updating, say for example, to add or remove penalty points, it would need to be sent to the DVLA, which would send a new one back to you in the post.
So why is the counterpart section being abolished?
The counterpart to the photocard driving licence is being abolished as part of the Government’s ‘Red Tape Challenge’ consultation on road transportation. By shifting the operations of its motoring agencies online, the Government hopes to save an estimated £8 billion, whilst simplifying its services.
How will the new system work?
The existing photocard driving licence will remain in use, with the records previously shown on the counterpart moved online. This information will be made available to organizations and businesses who need to view it, such as employers and car hire companies.
The data will only be made available to those who have a right to see it and with the prior knowledge of the driving licence holder. Any penalty points will automatically be added to the licence and removed again when they expire.
What should I do with my counterpart?
Nothing yet, but after 8th June 2015, the counterpart will no longer have any legal status and can therefore be destroyed. However, paper driving licences issued before the photocard was introduced in 1998 will remain valid and should not be destroyed.
The next time you need to update your name, address or to renew your licence, you will be issued with a photocard only.
Can you check your driving licence details online?
It is now possible to view your driving licence details online at www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence.
They can do this at any time, it’s free and easy to use and available 24/7. Through this service drivers can check what type of vehicles they can drive and any endorsements they may have.

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What information is currently available through View Driving Licence?
  • Personal details – name, address and date of birth and gender
  • Licence status (provisional, full, revoked or disqualified)
  • Licence expiry date
  • Licence issue number
  • The vehicles they can drive (either with full entitlement or provisional)
  • Penalties and disqualifications
How does a driver access the service?
To access the service the driving licence holder will need the following:
  • Driving Licence Number or personal details (full name, date of birth, gender)
  • Postcode
  • National Insurance number
So is this good news for the UK motorist?
Having a single photocard driving license will undoubtedly make things easier, but there could be a financial benefit, too.
The Association of British Insurers has said that, thanks to the new digital system, motorists could see premiums falling by up to £15 a year. That’s because under the present system, insurers cannot check license details when they sell a policy, meaning they have to include an element of risk in the premium.
Under the new system, insurers will be able to check the details in real-time, meaning honest drivers could see a drop in the cost of their annual policy.
Remember to keep hold of your counterpart until 8th June 2015, at which point it should be destroyed as long as you are a photocard driving license holder.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Following on from the abolition of the tax disc on 1st October 2014, the disappearance of the photocard driving licence counterpart will mark another important step in the modernisation of the UK’s driving licensing systems. Ultimately, this should make it easier for motorists by dispensing with the need to post off the counterpart to have it updated with new penalty points or a change of name or address.”