With the introduction in recent years of roadside drug testing, and the surge in drug-related accidents at work, employers are coming under increasing pressure to ensure their staff are fit to work, and that health and safety aren’t compromised as a result of an individual being impaired. According to a survey carried out in 2015 on employees from a … [Read more...]
Drink-driving rise possible with new technology
New technology could lead to a rise in drink-driving, according to the latest survey of attitudes behind the wheel. Definitive research from The Co-operative Insurance has found many young drivers are misguided when it comes to driverless technology as a new report ‘Young people in the driving seat’ reveals a range of misconceptions, many with potentially … [Read more...]
Welsh police test almost 23,000 drivers in December
Over 500 drivers failed drink tests in the Christmas crackdown, Welsh police forces revealed. Drivers were also checked for drugs during the festive campaign after a change to the law last spring - leading to almost 100 more arrests. Nearly 23,000 motorists were breathalysed during December. The south Wales force area topped the table for failed … [Read more...]
