Does a conviction for drink-driving signal the end of your career?

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Does a conviction for drink-driving signal the end of your career?

Gaeline Phipps

Gaeline Phipps

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Following a drink-driving offence, think about what you will change to avoid reoffending [Image: Alessio Lin on Unsplash]

Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps says a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol doesn’t have to be the end of the world, but it should be a wake-up call

Key points, The law allows a level of alcohol in the system of drivers, but if in doubt, don’t drive. A breath-alcohol level over 400µg per litre of breath is a, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
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Medical Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal. Decision No: 236/03/103C. 4 August 2003.