Repeat offending of drug-driving 'almost five times more common' than drink-driving
RAC says the data show repeat drug-driving is nearly five times more common than repeat drink-driving and calls for tougher enforcement.
- Official figures obtained by The RAC reveal that 12,391 British drivers were caught drug-driving at least three times in the 11 years ending last year, according to a freedom of information request.
- This reoffending rate significantly exceeds the 2,553 drink-drive convictions over the same period, which the RAC describes as an "under-the-radar issue" requiring urgent intervention.
- Among those caught, 56 individuals had at least 10 DG10 endorsements on their records, with one driver accumulating 18 separate offenses and another 17.
- Steve Walker, head of digital content at Auto Express, described the figures as "shocking," warning that "too many offenders don't believe they'll actually get caught."
- The RAC advocates for a national rehabilitation scheme similar to drink-driving, while noting that Australia already routinely uses roadside saliva testing to deter offenders.
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Drug-driving five times more common than drink driving
Drivers caught drug-driving on at least three occasions in the past 11 years is five times the number of those repeatedly caught drink driving. According to RAC analysis of DVLA […] The post Drug-driving five times more common than drink driving first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.
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