“We’ve literally stopped tens of thousands of people from drink-driving the morning after” – the power of self-enforcement on this week’s Highways Voices
Ever wondered how many “safe, legal” morning-after drivers are actually still impaired, and what that means for road risk on your network? If you’re responsible for safety outcomes, fleet policy, roadside enforcement strategy, or transport technology adoption, this episode lands on a stubborn, current problem: morning-after drink-driving is still a major slice of prosecutions and […]
Police step up breath tests as deaths rise
The latest Department for Transport figures show 300 deaths on Britain’s roads in 2022 where a motorist was over the drink drive limit – an increase of 15% on the previous year and the highest since 2009. There were 6,800 casualties in drink drive accidents, with drunk drivers accounting for 17% of road deaths. “Testing […]
Discussing self enforcement and company obligations around drinking for work on this week’s Highways Voices
Today on Highways Voices you will discover why self-enforcement plays a vital role in the battle for better road safety. We hear from the founder of Alcosense, Hunter Abbott, who explains why, even when you’re under the alcohol limit, if you’ve had any drink at all you’re many times more likely to be in a […]