Tag : drug driving
Half of drivers fail roadside drug tests in growing drug-driving epidemic
One in two motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving are failing roadside drug tests, prompting calls to tackle a growing epidemic.
Drug driver deaths up 50%, warns AA Charitable Trust
There has been a 50% jump in drivers killed in collisions where the driver was under the influence of drugs, according to the AA Charitable Trust.
Proactive drug and alcohol screening could save lives this Christmas, says TTC
More than one in 10 (11%) of motorists have driven despite knowing they have consumed more than the legal drink drive limit, a new study has … Read More »
Fleets have duty of care to clamp down on drug-driving, says TTC
TTC has called on fleets to take a responsible, proactive approach to reducing the risk of drug-driving amid spiralling figures.
New TTC workshop to help employers clamp down on soaring levels of drug-driving
A new online workshop is now available from TTC to help businesses proactively educate employees on the risks of drug-driving, which has now reached epidemic proportions.
E-Training World helps fleets crack down on drink and drug driving with new module
E-Training World has launched a new training module tackling the rising issues of drink- and drug-driving.
Fleets need to redouble clampdown on drug-driving, says FleetCheck
Fleets need to redouble their efforts to clamp down on drug-driving, FleetCheck has warned, after a leading police officer said the issue was a bigger problem … Read More »
Roadside testing shows increased levels of drug-driving
Nearly half of roadside drug tests carried out in December were positive, new figures reveal.
UK-wide Christmas drink- and drug-driving crackdown underway
Police forces across the UK have launched their annual crackdowns on drink- and drug-driving for the festive season.
Over quarter of drivers think okay to drink- or drug-drive on occasion
More than a quarter (27%) of drivers think there are circumstances when it’s okay to drive under the influence, a new survey has revealed.
‘Shocking level’ of drug-driving among younger drivers
Almost a third of young drivers may have driven after taking illegal drugs or been in a vehicle where the driver has been under the influence, … Read More »
Over half of drivers tested at roadside found positive for drug-driving
High numbers of drivers have tested positive for drink- or drug-driving in a national policing operation.
Third of company car drivers think drug-driving is acceptable, finds IAM
Company car drivers are more likely to drive under the influence of drink or drugs and take risks on distracted driving compared to private drivers, new … Read More »
One in 10 motorists have driven after taking illegal drugs
Drug-driving in the UK has reached epidemic proportions, with potentially millions of motorists getting behind the wheel after consuming illegal drugs.
FORS webinar to help fleets tackle drink and drug driving
A FORS Associate webinar giving advice on handling the risks of driver drug and alcohol impairment is to run later this month.
Free webinar to help fleets curb drug driving
Road safety charity Brake is organising a free hour-long webinar for fleet professionals, addressing the issue of drug-impaired driving.
Drug driving charges rise 125%
The number of motorists charged with drug driving has surged since new laws were introduced.
Zero-tolerance approach needed to tackle drink- and drug-driving
Fleet managers should take a zero-tolerance approach to tackle drink- and drug-driving in fleets, says new guidance from Global Fleet Champions campaign.
Increase in drink and drug driving convictions revealed in insurance quote data
Drink and drug driving offences are up year-on-year across the UK, according to new insurance quote data revealed by MoneySuperMarket.
Police launch Christmas drink and drug driving campaign
Police forces across England have kicked off their annual month-long operation against drink and drug driving.
Pilot course to educate drink drivers on dangers of drug driving
Convicted drink drivers are to receive drug driving education too as research finds a fifth of convicted drug drivers had previously been banned for drink driving.
