Drink-driving

Public support revealed for lowering drink-drive limit

A new survey has found overwhelming support to reduce the current drink-drive limit applied in England and Wales

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.