The alarming number of motorists caught drink-driving every day
New push to reduce the drink-drive limit
- New figures reveal nearly 100 drivers a day, totalling 108,000, were caught drink driving across Britain between 2022 and 2024.
- Drivers aged 25-39 accounted for the highest number of offences, followed by the 40-65 age group, with fewer instances among younger and older drivers.
- Drink-driving carries significant penalties, including licence loss, fines, potential imprisonment, and an estimated personal cost of up to £80,000 for offenders.
- In 2023, an estimated 260 people were killed and 1,600 seriously injured in drink-drive related collisions on Britain's roads.
- Ministers are considering reducing the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to align with Scotland and other European countries, a move supported by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.