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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Neil Lancefield

New push to reduce the drink-drive limit

  • New figures reveal nearly 100 drivers a day, totalling 108,000, were caught drink driving across Britain between 2022 and 2024.
  • Drivers aged 25-39 accounted for the highest number of offences, followed by the 40-65 age group, with fewer instances among younger and older drivers.
  • Drink-driving carries significant penalties, including licence loss, fines, potential imprisonment, and an estimated personal cost of up to £80,000 for offenders.
  • In 2023, an estimated 260 people were killed and 1,600 seriously injured in drink-drive related collisions on Britain's roads.
  • Ministers are considering reducing the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to align with Scotland and other European countries, a move supported by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.

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The alarming number of motorists caught drink-driving every day

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