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F R E I G H T T R A N S P O R T L T D ( F T L ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2
The Company’s maximum permitted limit is anything at or below the legal drink drive limit,
in the country that you are working in as set out in the table below:

Level of Alcohol UK Legal Drink Scotland EU Legal Drink
Drive Limit Drive Limit Drive Limit
Milligrams per 100 80 20 50
millilitres of blood

It is important to remember the ‘morning after effect’. Alcohol consumed the previous
evening may still be in the blood stream the following morning.

If special circumstances arise which require the drinking of alcoholic beverages on or off the
premises during working hours, employees should discuss this with one of the Directors.
Employees who entertain or are entertained by clients during working hours or at events on
behalf of the company employees should ensure that they only drink in moderation, i.e., the
level of alcohol in their blood must not exceed the Company’s maximum permitted limit and
their drinking conduct must not bring the Company into disrepute at any time.

Disciplinary Action

Any breach of this policy will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Company
Disciplinary Procedures. Instances of repeated or Gross Misconduct may result in Dismissal.

Drugs

Do not work or drive while you are under the influence of any alcohol or drugs. Listed below
are drugs that are generally accepted as being banned substances. If you are taking any of
these drugs you should not be driving (Check with your GP before driving):-

• Amphetamines
• Methylamphetamines
Be aware that these drugs and alcohol can
• Benzodiazepine stay in your body for up to 72 hours
• Methaqualone
Random testing is also carried out and
• Barbiturates could lead to disciplinary procedures
• Propoxyphene being followed if a positive test is
suspected.
• Phencyclidine
• Cannabis
• Cocaine
• Morphine/Codeine

You must also be aware of the morning after effects associated with alcohol or drug
consumption. You have a responsibility to inform your manager if you are unfit to drive for the
stated reasons. Driving on company business while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
will lead to disciplinary action.

Please also refer to the Employee handbook and Health and Safety Policy for further
clarification.

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