Sleeping in car in an NCP after having drink. safe/legal?

[chris4652009]

as per^
Struggling to get hotel/airbnb for an upcoming event so looking at other options.
Car would be locked, key never going in the ignition, or is this still drink driving?
TIA

[chris4652009]

I'm looking for factual answers only please , no "opinions" needed

thankyou

[STe_rsv4]

If the key is still "on you" or at hand I would say yes, you're likely to be arrested if found in the car. I'm sure someone will clarify this soon with more experience of the law than me

[Alucidnation]

This should be good.

[chris4652009]

yeah I'm thinking the same, hence my question

[andburg]

not drink driving but you would still be legally in charge of a motor vehicle .

its also against NCP policy

[Quote]
9. Safety in the Car Park

For safety reasons you are not entitled to remain in your vehicle in the Car Park or elsewhere in the Car Park except for the purposes of parking or removing your vehicle.
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[louismchuge]

I believe there is a similar issue with motorhomes. Yes, you can be done for DD.

[chris4652009]

STe_rsv4 said:

If the key is still "on you" or at hand I would say yes, you're likely to be arrested if found in the car. I'm sure someone will clarify this soon with more experience of the law than me

yeah, this is my thoughts too tbh, if that's the case I won't risk it.
thank you

[Butter Face]

I would imagine the issue would come up when NCP find you, wake you up and try to move you on, but you can't because you're drunk

[chris4652009]

andburg said:

not drink driving but you would still be legally in charge of a motor vehicle .

its also against NCP policy

[Quote]
9. Safety in the Car Park

For safety reasons you are not entitled to remain in your vehicle in the Car Park or elsewhere in the Car Park except for the purposes of parking or removing your vehicle.

Thank you
I'll stay off the alcohol and drive home then, thank you

[MrBarry123]

I've often wondered this in advance of having a few drinks in London - it's the only place I visit where I park at my local station and get the train to my final destination - however have always decided on either not drinking or getting a taxi home and collecting the car the next day, just to be safe...

[STe_rsv4]

When we were young and daft we would drive to a town around 40 mile away for a "night out" and end up kipping in the car, not giving this a second thought! It never occurred to us the possibility that we could have been accused of drink driving / in control of a motor under the influence.
Like I say, when I was young and daft before I got old and dafter

[Terminator X]

As bizarre as it sounds if key is on your person you can get done for being "in charge". I wouldn't risk it, just get a room.

TX.

[chris4652009]

Terminator X said:

I wouldn't risk it, just get a room.

TX.

as said in the opening post "Struggling to get hotel/airbnb for an upcoming event so looking at other options."
all sorted, I'll stay off the alcohol and drive home after.
Thank you all for the helpful replies

Have a good day

[andburg]

chris4652009 said:

andburg said:

not drink driving but you would still be legally in charge of a motor vehicle .

its also against NCP policy

[Quote]
9. Safety in the Car Park

For safety reasons you are not entitled to remain in your vehicle in the Car Park or elsewhere in the Car Park except for the purposes of parking or removing your vehicle.

Thank you
I'll stay off the alcohol and drive home then, thank you

find yourself a cheap lookingmucky and kip at hers afterwards, cheaper to ply her with booze then stay in most cities lol

[guindilias]

NCP wouldn't let you stay, but I think you would probably be fine sleeping even with the keys in the ignition, as although the public have access to the car park, it is barrier controlled so may count as private land?

[cbmotorsport]

Amazed you can't find accommodation. There's always something!

[Cat]

guindilias said:

NCP wouldn't let you stay, but I think you would probably be fine sleeping even with the keys in the ignition, as although the public have access to the car park, it is barrier controlled so may count as private land?

A barrier doesn't stop the car park being a public place and therefore drink drive legislation will still apply.

Cat

[speedking31]

Let all your tyres down to demonstrate lack of intent to drive

[s2bounce]

If the police were to find the keys on you and you were over the drink drive limit then they could do you for it, I would suggest if you are planning on getting drunk you tie the keys to your balls so the police cant find them but you can when you go for a slash!