A driver is convicted of a second drink-driving offence within ten years. What is the minimum ban?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Three years
- Step 1: The first offence carries at least twelve months. Step 2. A second drink-drive offence within ten years carries a minimum ban of three years. Answer: Three years. Why not the others: Twelve months is for the first, six months is for totting up, and two years is not the minimum.
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