How else does the law restrict people’s drinking?
Under the Public Order Act 1986, it is an offence to possess or carry alcohol on trains, coaches or minibuses travelling to or from certain sporting events. Police also have powers to confiscate alcohol from under-18s who are drinking on the streets. Some cities have introduced by-laws making it an offence to drink alcohol on the streets in city centre areas at any age. It is an offence to be drunk and disorderly in a public place, including within licensed premises. If you drink or behave in a way that is anti-social, the police can fine you: • 50 if you drink alcohol in a ‘no alcohol’ public area, are drunk in the street or drink under the age of 18 • 80 if you harass, alarm or distress someone or behave in a disorderly way • 80 if you are under 18 and try to buy alcohol or have it bought for you by someone else • 80 if you vomit or urinate in the street. And it’s not only you who risks a fine. The person serving you alcohol may also be fined if you’ve clearly had too much to drink.
