Advice about alcohol and the law.
If you drink too much, what starts off as a laugh could end up with a fine or a night in a police cell - or even a criminal charge.
Drink Driving
If you are convicted of drink driving, you can face:
On the Spot Fines
You can get a £50 on the spot fine for:
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drinking in a pub, bar or restaurant, if you are under 18, unless you are 16 or 17 and having a meal
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being drunk in the street
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drinking in a public place that has been designated a 'no alcohol' area
You can get an £80 on the spot fine for:
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drunken behaviour in a public place
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harassing or distressing somebody while you are drunk
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buying or trying to buy alcohol, if you are under 18
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buying alcohol for other people who are under 18
In future, bar staff who serve you if you are under 18 or drunk might also get an £80 on the spot fine.
Watch a Video... New Police Powers to Tackle Underage Drinking (go to the Directgov website)
