Labour targets major driving offence for first time in 10 years under tougher proposals - 'We will catch you'

Labour targets major driving offence for first time in 10 years under tougher proposals - 'We will catch you'

Labour has launched its first major crackdown on drug driving in more than a decade, with a new nationwide campaign starting today across England and Wales. The move marks a major push by the Government to improve road safety, backed by a wave of targeted adverts in areas identified as drug-driving hotspots.The Department of Transport explained that the campaign is urgently needed, with drug-related road deaths rising sharply in recent years.The…

THINK! drug driving campaign launches targeting rising collision rates

The Government backed road safety initiative THINK! has launched its first dedicated drug driving campaign in a decade, responding to a marked rise in drug related collisions across England and Wales. The activity begins today and is designed to reinforce the risks associated with driving after taking drugs, particularly among young men who remain statistically overrepresented in impairment cases.The Department for Transport says around 90% of d…

THINK! Launches Drug Driving Campaign

The first drug driving campaign in a decade launched 24 November, by Government backed ‘THINK!’ to remind people that one poor decision can have devastating consequences. Teaming up with Police enforcement operations, new adverts running online will target drug driving ‘hotspots’ across England and Wales using Police data. This campaign targets young men, as DfT statistics show around 90% of drivers impaired by drugs in collisions are male, and …

THINK! launches first drug driving campaign in a decade

We’re determined to tackle this growing issue as part of our upcoming Road Safety Strategy, which will set out how we make our roads safer for everyone.