“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 […]
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 […]