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Brazen drink-driver shows Dutch police ‘Boris Johnson’ driving licence

Published 03 May 2023
By Shane O' Donoghue
Dutch traffic police have posted a picture on Instagram showing a confiscated driving licence that appeared to belong to Boris Johnson.
Drug driving

Record drug driving and speeding cases

Figures showing record numbers of people caught speeding or driving under the influence of drugs has been described as shocking by the AA.
Published 09 November 2022
CMPG police car

Driver caught doing 105mph with child in car

A driver was branded "completely irresponsible" after being caught travelling at 105mph on a motorway with a child in the car.
Published 20 June 2022
What are the drink drive limits in the UK?

What are the drink drive limits in the UK?

All you need to know about drink drive limits, the punishments and what the differences are between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Published 11 November 2021
Government considering 'alcolocks' to curb drink-driving offences

Spain could introduce alcohol interlocks

Spain legislators are discussing a road-safety proposal which could see alcohol interlocks introduced on buses and lorries from next year.
Published 29 October 2021
Government told current drink-driving laws are "no longer adequate"

Drink-driving laws "no longer adequate"

A report funded by the Department for Transport has found that the drink-driving limit should be lowered by more than a third.
Published 25 January 2021

Young drivers may face tough new restrictions

The Transport Committee has launched a consultation into restricting rules for new drivers that could restrict night driving and alcohol intake.
Published 01 October 2020
More road police to be deployed across UK

More road police to be deployed across UK

The Times has learned that more police officers will be deployed onto the nation's roads to tackle crimes including drink driving.
Published 25 June 2020
New drink driving laws in Canada are “appealing” says charity

Decriminalising drink driving is 'appealing'

A road safety charity has said that the idea of the UK adopting a Canadian province’s new system for punishing drink driving is "appealing".
Published 10 June 2020

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

New figures show the numbers of people killed or seriously injured in drink-drive accidents have risen to their highest levels since 2009,
Published 16 September 2019
Government considering 'alcolocks' to curb drink-driving offences

'Alcolocks' being considered to curb drink-driving

The Department for Transport is considering using alcohol ignition interlocks, or 'alcolocks', to help rehabilitate drink-driving offenders.
Published 23 July 2019
Police arrest under-the-influence driver of electric toy car

Video: Police arrest drunk driver ... of toy

Traffic police in America arrested an intoxicated motorist behind the wheel of an unusual vehicle: an electric ride-on toy truck.
Published 18 June 2019
Volvo cars to detect drunk drivers and autonomously pull over

Volvo cars to detect drunk drivers

Drink driving could be impossible in future Volvos with the introduction of tech that will detect intoxicated drivers and take over control.
Published 20 March 2019