Coronation Street

[anotheoldgit]

On Coronation Street the other night Sally's Husband was arrested by the police for drink driving, but he was not in his car at the time, I always thought that one had to be 'in charge' of the car i.e. sitting inside it, to be charged with drink driving?

[dannyk13]

AOG
https://www.ibblaw.co.uk/service/road-traffic-offences/drunk-charge-motor-vehicle
See How 'in charge' is defined.

[Denton]

He admitted he had been driving and drinking.

[hc4361]

People have been arrested and charged with drink driving while they are inside their house, Here's a good account
https://www.heart.co.uk/southcoast/news/local/convicted-drink-driver-speaks-out/

[dannyk13]

hc, in those circumstances the charge would be 'drunk in charge'

[Peter Pedant]

possession of keys is sufficient