Calls are growing for alcolocks to be introduced for repeat drink-driving offenders in the UK, as the Government considers further measures aimed at reducing alcohol-related deaths and injuries on roads. Senior police officers and road safety organisations have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce a mandatory alcolock programme for high-risk and repeat offenders, according…
Drink driving is often associated with Christmas parties and the festive season, but new figures suggest that August drink driving may present an even greater problem. Analysis by the RAC has revealed that August is the worst month of the year for drink drive crashes in Britain. Between 2014 and 2024, an average of 721…
Drink driving remains one of the most scrutinised areas of forensic science within the UK criminal justice system. While cases may seem straightforward, understanding the key forensic issues in a drink driving case is essential for both legal teams and defendants. At Bericon Forensics, we regularly analyse forensic evidence to identify potential weaknesses and ensure…
The UK government is reviewing drink-driving laws, with plans to cut the legal alcohol limit in England and Wales for the first time in over 50 years. Why Is the Drink-Drive Limit Being Reviewed? This reform is part of a wider road safety overhaul. Supporters of the change say it could: – Reduce road deaths…
