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Carl Millar recently read an article by car insurance provider LV whom state that the chance of being banned from driving after being caught drink driving is a postcode lottery, according to their research.

They found from a freedom of information request that 55,539 people were convicted for drink driving in 2010.  Usually, anyone caught for an offence of driving with excess alcohol, or driving under the influence of alcohol can typically expect a Court appearance followed by a minimum period of disqualification of 12 months.

Yet, of those caught drink driving last year, 1,480 were not disqualified from driving.  A similar number were cautioned or convicted of more than one drink driving offence within the same year, which the insurer says suggests those who weren’t banned the first time then go on to re-offend.

A survey completed by the insurer found that, despite widespread publicity about the dangers of drink driving, two thirds of those surveyed said they know someone who drives after drinking, and a quarter say they know people who get behind the wheel even if they are above the legal limit.

The worst area for drink driving and over the limit was the West Midlands, where 36% said they knew of people who drive with enough alcohol in their system to exceed the legal limit.

The research by the insurer says that the city of London and Suffolk are the two regions where drink drivers are most likely to escape disqualification, while Cumbria and Warwickshire are the most likely to ban drink drivers.

Our Mr Millar is of the view that it is a bit of an urban myth to suggest that you may have more prospects of success in one area of the country than another.  The simple fact is that a technical defence for drink driving is available anywhere in the country and it is up to the prosecution to prove the case against you beyond any reasonable doubt.

If you do want representation to avoid a ban for drink driving, then you should consult Cunninghams Solicitors on 0161 835 9852 whom will explore every possibility with you.