Drink-drive fatalities on UK roads hit 12-year excessive
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atalities from drink-drive crashes on Britain’s roads have reached a 12-year excessive, new figures present.
The Department for Transport (DfT) stated an estimated 260 folks have been killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol restrict in 2021.
That is up from 220 through the earlier 12 months, and is the very best annual complete since 2009, when there have been 380 fatalities.
This must be a wake-up name
An additional 1,610 folks have been critically injured in drink-drive crashes in 2021.
RAC street security spokesman Simon Williams stated: “These figures are extremely worrying and demonstrate that the battle against drink-driving is far from over.
“This should be a wake-up call to both the Government and police forces about the need for effective enforcement, including increased roadside breathalysing.
“Our message to drivers is simple yet stark: drink-driving ruins lives.”
A DfT spokeswoman stated: “Drink-driving is illegal, and there are tough penalties in place to reflect the fact that those who choose to do it not only put their own life at risk but also the lives of others.
“Road safety is our priority and our highly respected Think! campaigns continue to tackle drink-driving attitudes and behaviours, with a new campaign due to run later this year.”
The drink-drive restrict in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood.
Nowhere else in Europe has a restrict above 50mg/100ml.
The Scottish Government lowered its restrict to that stage in 2014.