The alcohol limit for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 35 micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath, whilst drivers in Scotland are allowed just 22 micrograms for the same reading. However, in light of recent announcements for young drivers, we could soon see a zero-tolerance alcohol policy come into effect.
The 80mg limit allows a man of average height and weight to drink as many as four units of alcohol, or two pints of normal strength beer, and remain within the law.
Women can drink three units, the equivalent of a large glass of average strength wine, however, it’s important to note that age, weight, stress levels, and your metabolism all affect how your body absorbs alcohol.
Taking 3.5 units as an average, uswitch.com explored how much booze infused food you’d have to eat to be over the drink-drive limit. Using popular recipes from the web, we’ve tallied up the numbers to reveal all.
Women can drink three units, the equivalent of a large glass of average strength wine, however, it’s important to note that age, weight, stress levels, and your metabolism all affect how your body absorbs alcohol.