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The survey conducted by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart found almost a third (32%) of young drivers (up to the age of 24) believe it’s more common to drive under the influence of illegal drugs than drink driving.
More positively, more than two-thirds (69%), of some 2,000-plus young drivers surveyed, would likely stop others under the influence from driving.
However, almost a fifth (19%) said that they were unlikely to stop a family member or friend who was planning to drive while under the influence of illegal drugs.
Data published by the Department for Transport (DfT) revealed 2,500 casualties were in relation to drug-driving in 2021, a 260% increase since 2012.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Justice statistics show that convictions for driving a motor vehicle under the influence of drink or drugs overall has increased from 41,457 in 2014 to 58,117 in 2022 – a rise of 40% even at a time of declining full-time dedicated roads police officers.
IAM RoadSmart’s most recent annual Safety Culture Report showed that motorists of all ages consider drink and drug drivers as one of the biggest risks to their personal safety.
