"....Whilst I bow to your previous knowledge, IIRC people have been prosecuted for 'Driving under the influence' when in possession of car keys - not actually driving. Does being in control of the car constitute 'driving'?"
As regards Drink/Drug driving the offence is worded " ......... drives, attempts to drive or is incharge of a motor vehicle on a road or public place."
So being in possession of the keys can suggest that you are 'in charge'.
BUT there has to be a likelyhood of you driving.
Surprisingly in the legislation the onus is on the defendant to prove that there was no likelyhood of them driving. However the Police have taken on the responsibility in proving that there was a likelyhood.
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