A 24-year-old man, who we’ll call Liam, learned the hard way that one pint after work can derail your entire week. Liam blew 52 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath—just over the limit. He told the court he’d only had “a small cider with his mates” and thought he was fine.
The magistrate didn’t buy it. “A small cider is still a cider, Liam. You’re banned for 12 months and fined £350.” Liam’s face went as red as the brake lights on his Ford Focus. Takeaway? If you’ve had even one drink, get a taxi. Or walk. Your dignity is worth more than a lift home.
