Drunk Driving Regulations In Cyprus

Police announced that during January, more than 7,000 drivers had been breathalysed in the whole country, and the 8.25% found to be over the legal limit. Following the provisions of section 94 of the Criminal Code (Cap. 154), it is illegal to be in state of intoxication in a public place. Specifically, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or other related substances is illegal. In Cyprus, alcohol-related offenses are subject to Criminal Code. Consequently, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs is subjected to criminal prosecutions.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs may influence someone's ability to drive. It is widely known that in many cases driving while intoxicated is the main cause of road accidents because drunk drivers have a reduced mental ability, so they lose control while driving. Some other considerable characteristics of drunk drivers are the increased excitement and recklessness.

In legal terms, drunk driving is defined as driving with a specific percentage of alcohol in blood that can be estimated through breath or blood tests. In other words, drunk driving is specified as driving a vehicle while blood alcohol content is above the legal limit determined by the relevant laws. Precisely, the legal limit in breath is 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath. On the other hand, the legal limit in blood is 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. However, breath and blood tests do not necessarily confirm that someone was drunk but that he or she had enough alcohol in his or her body that probably affected him or her while he or she was driving.

The main punishments of drunk driving are:

Fine

Imprisonment

Driver's license suspension

The defendant should take into consideration that blood alcohol concentration level is influenced by the amount of food in the stomach, the rate of which alcohol is consumed and his or her weight. As a result, the defendant must prove that at the time he or she has been tested, the circumstances influenced the blood alcohol concentration level. Furthermore, he or she has to take into account that alcohol tests do not confirm that he or she was drunk while he or she was driving.

It should be pointed out that drivers do not have the right to refuse to take an alcohol test. If the driver refuses to cooperate with the police, then there might be some severe consequences, such as license suspension and/or fine. Furthermore, he or she might be accused that he or she did not cooperate with the police intentionally. Hence, our lawyers recommend you to cooperate with the police and take the necessary tests.

As it has been explained, drunk driving is subject to Criminal Code. As a result, in case you have been charged with drunk driving offense you will need a professional legal support. The lawyer will study your case thoroughly and gather the necessary facts in cooperation with you in order to support your case properly.

Tips on Becoming a PAT Tester

In the United Kingdom, a process exists called PAT testing, which is short for Portable Appliance Testing. This procedure basically is where electrical appliances are tested for safety on a regular basis to ensure that they are safe to use. People can train to become specialist PAT testers, ensuring that these routine inspections are carried out.

PAT testing is governed by the Electricity at Work Regulations, which places a legal responsibility on everyone from employers and employees to the self-employed on how to ensure that no danger results from using of electrical equipment, and therefore the PAT testing system exists in order to help eliminate this danger.

To become a PAT tester, the first step is to find reliable training company that runs electrical testing courses in order for you to learn what is involved. If you are in the UK and want to become an electrical testing professional, you may be relieved to know that there are no official qualifications necessary do so.

Despite this, many company managers will require you to have taken an accredited City & Guilds training course, such as qualification 2377, which can show competency in the field. Otherwise, all that is required by the Electricity at Work Regulations is that the individual carrying out the testing is competent in their field.

There are plenty of electrical testing courses that will allow people interested in becoming PAT testers without obtaining the City & Guilds qualification if they so wish. These can include independently run courses by trained professionals, ranging from beginner level right through to more advanced trades people looking to brush up on their skills.

It is also worth noting that a background in electricity or being a qualified electrician is not necessary to become a PAT tester. This can therefore present a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to make a career move into the area.

The first step in becoming a tester is therefore to decide on which qualifications or training courses that you want and what you plan for your career. If you are still undecided about whether a City & Guilds qualification is right for you or not, you will find that many training companies are happy to advise you based on their own extensive experience.

Many of those running quality training companies will have vast experience in the field themselves, and will therefore be best placed to help you make the right decision for you, whether that is getting the 2377 qualification or simply seeking basis PAT tester training to start off with.

Aim to choose a training company that has a large experience in the domain, and one that uses qualified and experienced instructors. Customer reviews are also one way to find out more about the electrical training provider that you are considering, and give real insight into the experience you will get getting and your future prospects after the retraining course.

In addition to getting adequate training through electrical testing courses, it is also necessary to equip yourself with a few piece of equipment and texts. The latter includes The Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

On top of this you will need PAT testing equipment, which can cost up to around £1000, but is often available a lot cheaper. You count out at least £300 for this, but also be aware that certain items of electrical equipment will require bigger and more advanced equipment much of the time.

These are just a few tips on how to become a PAT tester as a career. With no qualifications necessary, it really is a job that you get into fairly rapidly with the right training, although it is worth considering all your training options to ensure that you get the right match of training company for you.

Proactive Technical Training Limited is a company set up to deliver high quality electrical training and help raise the professional standards of the electrical installation industry. PTT runs electrical training courses and workshops designed to help you obtain the qualifications you need, whether you are a professional already in the building trade wishing to extend your knowledge, or non-electrical looking for a change in career, or a DIY enthusiast wishing to do your own home wiring.. Some of our courses are to City & Guilds syllabi and all have small class sizes, allowing us to give you personal attention, allowing you to train in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our high success rate is a tribute to our experienced training instructors who have spent many years working and teaching within industry.