Number of motorists disqualified for drug-driving rose by 12% last year

The Courts Service says 3,845 people were disqualified from driving due to these offences in 2018

Number of motorists disqualified for drug-driving rose by 12% last year
Thu, 06 Jun, 2019 - 08:53
Digital Desk staff

A road safety campaigner claims penalties for people caught drink or drug-driving are far too lenient after new figures show another increase.

The Courts Service says 3,845 people were disqualified from driving due to these offences in 2018, up 12% on 2017.

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