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Speeding most common motoring offence as drug-driving convictions soar

There was a 13.5% increase in drug-driving convictions last year, with 26,924 drivers found guilty of the offence, new analysis from the AA suggests.

safety & compliance 16 Jun

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Support for ‘alcolocks’ to stop drink-driving

Alcohol-interlocks could be mandated for reoffenders only or could be used for anyone convicted of drink-driving, says the RAC.

drink driving 16 May

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Call for random drug and alcohol testing for drivers

TTC is encouraging fleets to introduce random alcohol and drug screening for company car and grey fleet drivers.

Driver management 23 Apr

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One-in-four drivers do not know drink-drive limit

In a survey of motorists, TTC also found that a fifth of respondents admitted to accepting a lift from someone who has drunk alcohol or taken drugs.

drink driving 19 Dec

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Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Third of drivers support new powers to ban drink-drivers at the roadside as new figures show an increase in driving under the influence in Scotland.

safety and risk management 19 Dec

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Speeding offences at all time high and phone fines up by a third

More than four-fifths of recorded motoring offences were for speeding, up 10% on the previous year.

fines and penalties 6 Dec

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Drink-driving campaign launches as drivers admit to flouting the law

A new Government campaign is targeting young men, who are overrepresented in deaths and serious injuries involving drink driving.

drink driving 20 Nov

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Opinion: Drink, drugs, and distractions – how to protect drivers at work

Jim Billings, practice leader, Motor Risk Solutions at QBE Insurance, explains the risks fleets face and how to mitigate them.

opinion 14 Nov

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New drink and drug-driving guidance issued to fleets

Fleet decision-makers are being issued with new drink and drug-driving guidance this week by the Association of Fleet Professionals.

safety and risk management 6 Nov

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Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

New data from the DfT shows that 18% of all deaths in reported road collisions were down to a driver being over the drink-drive limit.

drink driving 25 Jul

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Opinion: Embrace engagement and education to drive down drug and alcohol misuse

Sharon Haynes, director for police at TTC, examines how to tackle the risk posed from drug and alcohol misuse by drivers.

Driver Training 29 May

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Drug-driving trend a concern for fleets, says FleetCheck

Drug-driving was a bigger problem than drink-driving in some constabularies over the Christmas period.

Driver management 4 Mar

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Police increase roadside breath tests after drink-drive death rise

Roadside breath tests have increased year-on-year following an increase in deaths caused by drunk drivers.

drink driving 31 Jan

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Concern over drink-drive deaths increase

DfT figures suggest an 18% year-on-year increase in drink-drive deaths, with an estimated 260 people killed.

drink driving 28 Jul

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Almost a third of company car drivers say drug-driving acceptable

Almost a third (31%) of those driving for work believe driving after using Class A drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy is acceptable.

safety and risk management 20 Apr

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Worn tyres more dangerous than drunk driving, new study finds

Driving with worn tyres in winter could be more dangerous than drink driving, when it comes to the impact on stopping distance, a new study has found.

tyres 20 Dec

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Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

New research from the RAC shows an increase in those thinking they have driven over the drink-drive limit the morning after having drunk the night before.

safety and risk management 12 Dec

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Chances of a breathalyser test about to double

Police stopped 37,067 motorists on suspicion of drink driving – more than twice the average for other months of 16,977 – in December, last year.

safety and risk management 30 Nov

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Roadside breath tests reach record low

The number of drivers breathalysed by Police in England and Wales fell by 7% in 2021, reaching a record low.

drink driving 18 Nov

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TIER app prevents e-scooter ‘drink-riding’

An E-Scooter provider has developed an in-app test that can deter intoxicated riders from ‘drink-riding’ and encourage them to use alternative transport.

22 Aug

drink driving

Speeding most common motoring offence as drug-driving convictions soar

Support for ‘alcolocks’ to stop drink-driving

Call for random drug and alcohol testing for drivers

One-in-four drivers do not know drink-drive limit

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Speeding offences at all time high and phone fines up by a third

Drink-driving campaign launches as drivers admit to flouting the law

Opinion: Drink, drugs, and distractions – how to protect drivers at work

New drink and drug-driving guidance issued to fleets

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

Opinion: Embrace engagement and education to drive down drug and alcohol misuse

Drug-driving trend a concern for fleets, says FleetCheck

Police increase roadside breath tests after drink-drive death rise

Concern over drink-drive deaths increase

Almost a third of company car drivers say drug-driving acceptable

Worn tyres more dangerous than drunk driving, new study finds

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

Chances of a breathalyser test about to double

Roadside breath tests reach record low

TIER app prevents e-scooter ‘drink-riding’

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drink driving

Speeding most common motoring offence as drug-driving convictions soar

Support for ‘alcolocks’ to stop drink-driving

Call for random drug and alcohol testing for drivers

One-in-four drivers do not know drink-drive limit

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Speeding offences at all time high and phone fines up by a third

Drink-driving campaign launches as drivers admit to flouting the law

Opinion: Drink, drugs, and distractions – how to protect drivers at work

New drink and drug-driving guidance issued to fleets

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

Opinion: Embrace engagement and education to drive down drug and alcohol misuse

Drug-driving trend a concern for fleets, says FleetCheck

Police increase roadside breath tests after drink-drive death rise

Concern over drink-drive deaths increase

Almost a third of company car drivers say drug-driving acceptable

Worn tyres more dangerous than drunk driving, new study finds

Fleets reminded of drink-driving risk the morning after

Chances of a breathalyser test about to double

Roadside breath tests reach record low

TIER app prevents e-scooter ‘drink-riding’

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