drug driving

Scotland catches up with zero tolerance drug driving law

15/01/2019

The Scottish Government has announced a zero tolerance approach for people caught driving with illegal drugs in their system.

Drug drive arrests up 800%

29/02/2016

Drug drive arrests have soared by up to 800% in a year after the government introduced tough new laws to catch and convict offenders, according to initial figures from police forces.

New drug driving law introduced

03/03/2015

A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers has come into effect in England and Wales.

New drug driving laws to come into force

03/07/2014

Tough new measures to crack down on the menace of drug driving moved a step closer today (Thursday 3 July 2014) after the government issued new guidance to healthcare professionals.

Government proposes zero-tolerance to drug driving

09/07/2013

The Government has revealed proposals to set zero-tolerance drug drive limits under new laws which could come into force in 2014.

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