A ROAD safety charity is calling for a change in the law after the case against a woman accused of being drunk while driving her mobility scooter was dropped. Teresa Bolton, 69, of Polonia Court, Oldham, was arrested and charged after being found almost three times over the legal drink-drive limit while in control of […]

The Scottish Conservatives are calling for police to be issued with devices which can test whether motorists are under the influence of drugs. Justice spokesman Bill Aitken said that ‘drugalysers’ were already in use in Australia and on Thursday, he urged the UK Government to ensure similar equipment be made available here. The move would […]

THIS year’s Christmas anti-drink-drive campaign is being targeted at the “utterly thoughtless” minority who continue to put innocent people at risk. But this minority still accounts for one sixth of all road deaths, Transport Minister Ieuan Wyn Jones has warned. As the annual crackdown got under way today, he said: “This will be the third […]

More than 1,500 motorists were stopped and breathalysed in Nottinghamshire as part of a month-long drink-driving crackdown. Of the 1,507 checked, 139 people tested positive, or refused or failed to provide a sample to see if they were over the legal alcohol limit. The scheme, part of the national summer campaign throughout June, saw drivers […]

Nearly 70% of UK drivers admit to having dangerous driving habits. Potentially fatal driving habits are on the increase, too, with research revealing an increase of 4% compared with results from last year. Eating or drinking while driving was the most common bad habit, which was admitted to by 43% of those asked, while 9% […]

Police have launched a month-long crackdown on summer drink-drivers in Oxfordshire. Officers will be stepping up stop-checks across the county to catch out anyone over the alcohol limit. Last year’s summer campaign saw police stop 3,646 drivers in the Thames Valley. Nine per cent were found to be over the limit. Police will also breath-test […]

Below are 3 tips which, if you can avoid, will help you be a more safe and sensible driver: 1.    Using Your Mobile While Driving If you are spotted on the phone while driving your vehicle you will receive penalty points and a fine, this may also affect your car insurance for as much as […]

Driving while suffering from flu increases the risk of a road accident as much as two glasses of whisky, according to a new study. Road safety experts warned that the effect could be further compounded by many cold remedies, available without prescription which can cause severe drowsiness, and by drinking alcohol. Department for Transport figures […]

Susan Barnard, 55, was branded as the worst teacher in Scotland and has been banned from the roads over a suspected drink-driving accident when she crashed into a parked vehicle just weeks after becoming the first teach in the country to be struck off for incompetence. Perth Sheriff Court yesterday heard she had “something of […]

A motorist in Germany was arrested for drunk driving after he stopped at red traffic light and fell asleep. The 19-year old was arrested after police were called to try and wake him up and smelt alcohol on his breath. Other motorists had failed to stir him by blowing their horns as he blocked a […]