drink and drug driving

Road Safety

Getting higher

One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving are failing roadside drug tests. This is leading to concerns…

Road Safety

AI roadside cameras on festive trial

This December, Devon and Cornwall are piloting cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) cameras to identify impaired drivers. Developed by road safety…

Legislation & Regulation

Dodging the festive drink

Young driver vulnerability behind the wheel is being highlighted again this month. Research by the AA shows that they are…

Road Safety

Forgetting the lessons

There is a worry that young drivers are starting as they mean to go on, and it wasn’t in their…

Road Safety

The price of a pint

The British Medical Association (BMA) president is calling for more action on drink and drug driving. Sir Ian Gilmore believes…

Legislation & Regulation

Immediate bans

Police traffic officers should have the power to disqualify drivers at the roadside. This is the view of police chiefs…

Road Safety

Automatic impaired driver technology

The US has taken its first steps in the introduction of ‘alco-locks’ all all new cars. It was brought forward…

Road Safety

Living dangerously

Drivers who kill could receive life sentences as part of changes coming into force this week. The changes focus on…

Other

Time to improve young driver safety

The European Union needs to improve the safety of young drivers. This is the conclusion of a new report by…

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