“260 deaths is 260 too many”: Drink-drive crash statistics published by DfT
Over 250 people were killed on Britain’s roads by drunk drivers in 2023, new figures show. Data published by the Department for Transport shows there were 260 fatalities in drink-drive accidents. Whilst this was down on the previous year, it is still higher than a decade ago. The total number of people killed or injured in 2023 by […]
RAC comments as new figures suggest that drink-drive deaths are up 7% in a decade
In light of the latest Government statistics showing the number of drink-drive fatalities is up by 7% since 2013, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “These disturbing figures show the twin evils of driving under the influence of drink and drugs are behind a frightening number of lives lost on the UK’s roads every year. “It’s simply unacceptable that […]