Drink Drive Alcoholic Limits
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Please note that some wines or beers are of higher percentage alcohol, and should be taken into account in difference to the list below.
Alcoholic Limits
Wine (12 % ABV)
750ml = 9 Units
Small glass = 1.5 units
Standard glass = 2.1 units
Large glass = 3 units
Cider (5% ABV)
330ml = 1.7 Units
Beer (5 % ABV)
330ml = 1.7 Units
Champagne (12 % ABV)
750ml = 9 Units
Small glass = 1.5 units
Standard glass = 2.1 units
Large glass = 3 units
Low Alcohol Beer (2 % ABV)
825ml = 1.7 Units
Low Alcohol Cider (2 % ABV)
825ml = 1.7 Units
The calculation as to expressing the units of alcohol is as follows:
E.g: 175ml 12% glass of wine = 175 x 12 = 2100
2100 divided by 1000 = 2.1 Units.
Therefore, before you drink and drive, consider your risk and danger to the other road users and public.
Do NOT drink and drive.
If you do, Penman Sedgwick specialise in Drink Driving Defence Instructions.
If you need any advice relating to drink drive alcohol limits please contact us, and we will respond as soon as possible, or call us on 01923 225212.
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