Newly released government figures on drink and drug-driving casualties have revealed a worrying trend, with drink-drive fatalities returning to levels last seen in the late 1980s. The RAC has expressed deep concern over these statistics, emphasizing the persistent danger posed by a “hard core” of drivers, particularly men, who choose to drive under the influence of alcohol.
The RAC also welcomed the inclusion of drug-driving data in the report, a move previously advocated by PACTS (Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety). Initial findings indicate a deterioration in drug-driving incidents, highlighting the need for ongoing improvements in data accuracy and robustness.
The RAC urges the Government to adopt a clear, collaborative action plan with road safety experts to reduce these distressing statistics. Every life lost is one too many,” Dennis concluded, calling for immediate and decisive action to curb these dangerous driving behaviours.
