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‘Drug-driving epidemic’ in UK amid staggering increase in crimes

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The Independent UK · Jul 9

Warning of ‘drug-driving epidemic’ as offences overtake drink-driving for the first time

Data shows over 30,000 endorsements for drug-driving were added to licences in 2025

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Warning over ‘drug-driving epidemic’ as offences overtake drink-driving

Some 30,707 endorsements for drug-driving were added to licences in 2025, up 28% from 23,981 three years earlier, data shows.

The Independent UK · Jul 8

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Why drivers are being told to ignore sat nav directions

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The Independent UK · Jun 11

Ignore sat nav diversions to unfamiliar roads when stuck in traffic, drivers told

A new plea has been issued to highlight the dangers of driving on rural roads, especially if they are unfamiliar with them

The Independent UK · Jun 10

The dangerous habit that two in five young drivers admit to

The problem is ‘rife’ among drivers aged 17-24, road safety charity says

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025

Reports of licence plate cloning rise by a third in two years

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart warned the increase is a result of ‘wider criminality’.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

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Almost 100 drink-drivers caught every day, figures suggest

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart said the figure demonstrates the need for ‘a shift in mindset’ among drivers.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

The alarming number of motorists caught drink-driving every day

Ministers are considering cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales as part of a road safety strategy

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

Drinking alcohol the night before a morning drive puts lives at risk, motorists warned

More than a fifth of motorists have drunk alcohol after 10pm when needing to drive before 9am the following morning

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Fifth of motorists have drunk alcohol after 10pm ahead of morning drive – survey

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart warned that drinking alcohol the night before getting behind the wheel can pose a ‘serious threat’.

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Cyclists send record amount of video to police showing close passes by drivers

Some 15,779 clips of incidents were submitted to forces in England and Wales last year, new figures show.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Record amount of dangerous driver footage handed to police by cyclists

Many cyclists capture footage of their journeys, with basic cameras available for under £50

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

‘Shocking’: One in three bikers report drivers throwing litter at them

It’s ‘at best petty, and at worst downright dangerous’, says advocate

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

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The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

More than third of bikers say drivers throw litter or cigarette butts at them

Respondents were questioned about their experiences over the previous 12 months.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

E-scooters linked to stark increase in teen lawbreaking

The number of 13- to 16-year-olds committing this offence has skyrocketed 2,200 per cent

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

E-scooters blamed for rise in children caught using a vehicle without insurance

Ministers have been urged to introduce new legislation on the devices by Charity IAM RoadSmart.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Calls to tackle drug driving 'epidemic' with drivers failing half of roadside tests

There have been calls to tackle the “growing epidemic” of drug driving with half of motorists failing roadside drug tests.

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The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Half of roadside drug-driving tests get positive result

A road safety charity warned that ‘the message about the dangers of drug-driving is not getting through’.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Thousands of motorists caught drug-driving four times or more

Fifty-four drivers were prosecuted at least 10 times in 11 years.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Safety warning as drivers use rural roads to avoid jams

Department for Transport figures show rural roads are the most dangerous in Britain, with nearly 1,000 deaths occurring on them annually.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Fuel duty frozen as Government maintains 5p cut

In her Budget speech to the Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said this is a ‘substantial commitment’.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2024

UK drink-drive deaths rise to 300 a year in ‘dangerous upward trend’

Department for Transport data reveals highest number of deaths due to drink-driving since 2009

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

More than 53,000 drivers fined for ignoring this smart motorway sign

It can result in a fine of up to £100 and three penalty points, or more severe penalties and a court appearance

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Young uninsured driver convictions doubles due to spike in car insurance premiums

6,316 British drivers aged 17 to 20 were convicted of driving without insurance in 2023

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