1 in 10 motorists admit to drink driving - RSA

In 2020, 94% of drivers who provided evidential breath sample after being arrested tested positive for alcohol, with 88% of these being higher than the legal limit of 50mg/100ml. Picture: Robbie Reynolds/stock image

New research released by the RSA has found that 9% of motorists admit to drinking alcohol before driving in the last year

The figure is highest amongst men with 12% admitting to drink driving compared to just 5% of women.