Drink-driving

Police forces are conducting fewer roadside breath tests

New data shows the number of breath tests in the UK lags far behind other countries – potentially increasing the risk of drink-drive deaths.

Can festive treats push you over the drink-drive limit?

More than a third of British drivers underestimate the alcohol content of festive foods, including sherry trifle and Christmas pudding.

4 in 5 drivers want tougher drink-drive rules

Research from the RAC’s 2025 Report on Motoring found that UK motorists support robust action to tackle the problem of drink-driving.

Christmas drink-driving crackdown gets underway in Scotland

Police Scotland has started its annual campaign to tackle drink-driving offences during the Christmas and Hogmanay period.

Motorists in favour of breathalyser locks for convicted drink-drivers

New research by the RAC reveals that 82 percent of UK motorists support the use of alcohol interlock devices to help prevent drink-driving.

Calls for lower drink-drive limit in England and Wales

A group of parliamentary advisors is calling for a reduced drink-drive limit. The problem still accounts for 13 percent of road deaths.

‘Christmas bubble’ drink-driving warning for motorists

Drivers are being warned of the dangers of drink-driving in advance of ‘Christmas bubble' restrictions on 25 December 2020.