http://solicitorsdublinhq.com/drunk-in-charge-section-50-road-traffic-act-1961/ Section 50 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961 deals with the offense commonly known as "drunk in charge". This offence is committed if you are in charge of a vehicle in a public place with intent to drive or attempting to drive.To be successfully prosecuted for the offence of being "drunk in charge" under Section 50 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961) it is necessary to prove<br /><br /> The offence occurred in a public place<br /> That the accused person intended to drive or intended to attempt to drive the car<br /> That the accused person was in charge of the vehicle.
