Rising fatal and serious accidents are “truly shocking” say road safety bodies. They are concerned about figures which came out yesterday and also showed drink driving detection has flattened after years of reducing. RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams said,“A 22% increase in the number of children killed or seriously injured on British roads … [Read more...]
Britain must do more to save young drivers, says report
Zero tolerance on drink driving, additional hazard perception training and graduated forms of licensing should become the norm for young drivers. These targetted safety measures are need to help tackle the disproportionate risks faced by young drivers and motorcycle riders in Europe, according to the report Young Europeans Acting for Road Safety. The … [Read more...]
1 January is worst day for drunken driving
New Year’s Day is the worst day of the year for drink-driving offences according to Confused.com. Freedom of Information data from 31 of the UK’s police forces revealed 246 people were charged with drink driving on New Year’s Day in 2016 – more than any other day so far this year. New Year’s Day has historically been the worst day for drink driving in … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 November
Cardiff council is warning of traffic disruption on Saturday. City centre roads will be partially closed for the rugby international in the afternoon and early evening while heavy traffic is expected around the City Stadium for the Wales v Serbia football match Saturday evening. Welsh Government will insist on new rolling stock, with access … [Read more...]
Drink and drugs clampdown highlights police cuts
A total of 306 motorists failed drink-drive breath tests and 131 others tested positive for drugs during a summer clampdown, report police. In 2015, 52 drivers tested positive for drugs after new laws were introduced. More than 9,500 breath tests and 190 drug wipes were administered during the All Wales Campaign in June and July. The latest national … [Read more...]
Summer madness of 100 a day caught drink driving
The great British summer is now upon us, with many raising a glass to toast the sunshine. However, research released today from Confused.com confirms that summer is actually the peak season for drink-driving, with more Brits caught breaking the law during the summer months than any other. According to data obtained via FOI requests from police forces … [Read more...]
Off-the-shelf hazard of routine medicine
The hazards of drink-driving, as well as drug-driving have been well documented, but an expert has warned that many drivers are unaware of the potential dangers of prescribed and over-the-counter medicines when it comes to driving. In March 2015 the UK drug driving law changed meaning it is now an offence to drive with certain drugs above a specified … [Read more...]
Young drivers most likely to be over the limit
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has expressed concern for young drivers after a drink-driving campaign revealed they were proportionately more likely to drive while under the influence The December 2014 anti-drink-and-drug-driving campaign figures released yesterday (Tuesday) by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) following … [Read more...]
