If you have the DG10 or DR80 drug driving conviction endorsement on your driving licence and you have been convicted of driving while unfit through drugs, then you may have found drug driver car insurance quotes difficult to come by.
How do I get an insurance quote after a drug driving conviction?
Through our network of specialist UK-based insurance brokers, QuoteRack enables drug drivers to access insurance quotes for drug driving motoring offences, including DG10 ('Driving or attempting to drive with drug level above the specified limit') and DR90 ('In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs').
How long do I have to declare drug driving for insurance?
QuoteRack insurance brokers are specialists and understand the difficulty for convicted drug drivers and drink drivers in finding car insurance - they will be sympathetic to your situation and will do their best to find you a competitive drug drive car insurance quote.
What are the limits for drug driving?
The Forensic Science Regulator's guide to drug and alcohol limits is available for download.
What are the drug driving driving licence conviction codes?
The following driving licence endorsement conviction codes will stay on your driving record for 11 years from the date of the conviction:
- DG10 - Driving or attempting to drive with drug level above the specified limit - 3 to 11 penalty points
- DG60 - Causing death by careless driving with drug level above the limit - 3 to 11 penalty points
- DR80 - Driving or attempting to drive when unfit through drugs - 3 to 11 penalty points
These codes must stay on a driving record for 4 years from the date of the offence or 4 years from date of conviction where a disqualification is imposed:
- DG40 - In charge of a vehicle while drug level above specified limit - 10 penalty points
- DR90 - In charge of a vehicle when unfit through drugs - 10 penalty points
What's involved with a roadside drug test?
This Youtube video gives you an idea of what to expect when asked by the Police to perform a roadside drug test.
Drug Driving - Important Information and Resources
The UK Government provides useful information regarding the law on drugs whilst driving. You can access the Government website with details of Drugs and driving: the law.
You can also use the following link to keep up-to-date with any changes to drug driving law.