Drug Driving
Drug driving and speeding at record highs a...
Analysis of 2021 Crown and Magistrates Court data by the AA* has found that both drug driving and speeding cases are at record highs. As
FORS introduces new policies for drink ...
Companies signed up to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) must now have policies in place to ensure their drivers are not impaired through drink
Transport Secretary cracks down on drug-dri...
Drug-drivers could be required to undertake rehabilitation courses before being allowed back behind the wheel, under new plans to address this underestimated social problem. Drink-drive
Crimestoppers: Rising threat of drug drivin...
Independent charity Crimestoppers, in partnership with D.tec International, has launched a new national campaign to target those who get behind the wheel and drug drive.
Alcohol and drug misuse – is it time to t...
The full implications of the COVID-19 pandemic will take many more months, if not years, to play out. One of the many worrying consequences is
Use alcohol interlocks to cut drink driving
The UK Government should introduce alcohol interlocks (“alcolocks” as soon as possible for drivers convicted of drink driving. This would reduce the high level of
GEM expresses concern over Britain’s drug...
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is raising concerns about drug driving across the UK. In particular, GEM is worried about inconsistencies in
Police forces crackdown on festive drink &#...
Police forces across the UK have started publishing the results of festive campaigns which targeted those who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Police step up drink and drug drive enforce...
Police chiefs have warned that anyone getting behind the wheel ‘after a festive drink or two’ faces the prospect of ending up behind bars this
Drug driving charges surge 125%
The number of drug driving charges has risen by 125% to record levels in the last year. The significant rise in the number of charges
