The world’s first drink-driving conviction may have happened in London
- On 10th September 1897, a London taxi driver became the first person in Britain — and quite possibly the world — to be convicted of drink-driving.
- At the time, there were no breathalysers, no legal blood-alcohol limit and the vehicle involved in the historic incident wasn’t even petrol-powered.
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- On 10th September 1897, a London taxi driver became the first person in Britain — and quite possibly the world — to be convicted of drink-driving.
- At the time, there were no breathalysers, no legal blood-alcohol limit and the vehicle involved in the historic incident wasn’t even petrol-powered.
Sources: Ianvisits