Drink and Drug Driving

AI Camera system to catch drink and drug drivers

AI Cameras combat drink and drug driving in...

Feb 03, 2025Comments off

In a groundbreaking initiative to enhance road safety, Devon and Cornwall have become the testing ground for an innovative AI-driven camera system designed to detect

Driver about to give a breath sample

New drug and drink driving guidance for fle...

Nov 06, 2024Comments off

New guidance for fleets on how to tackle drug and drink driving is being issued this week by Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The two-page

Drug driving and speeding at record highs a...

Nov 09, 2022Comments off

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

Drink driving offences could now land you a...

Aug 01, 2022Comments off

The Highway Code has been updated following a change in the law that affects the sentences for some driving offences. The updated penalties include causing

FORS introduces new policies for drink ...

Jul 11, 2022Comments off

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

Killer drivers set for tougher sentences

Jun 27, 2022Comments off

Drivers who kill could face life sentences under new legislation coming into effect on Tuesday (28 June). The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act will

Police forces crackdown on festive drink &#...

Jan 18, 2021Comments off

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...

Dec 07, 2020Comments off

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

Scotland ‘getting tougher on drink an...

Dec 02, 2019Comments off

Authorities in Scotland have launched their annual festive drink and drug drive campaign – with ‘Gran’ once again featuring prominently, in a bid to positively