Habitual Drink Drivers Could Have Their Vehicles Seized

Repeat Drink Drivers in the UK could have their cars seized as the government announced new attempts to crack down on the problem of people getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. This move from the government follows the declaration that the amount of motorists being convicted more than once for drink driving charges had risen quite significantly.

Startling figures show that in the year 2000, 13,299 motorists received a second ban for drink driving. This figure had increased to 19,605 by 2009. During this period, those disqualified from driving at least the second time rose to 24% from 16%, the Daily Telegraph Reported.

This plan will be part of ministers’ aims to tighten up laws surrounding motorists and alcohol. This means that drivers could lose their right to a second blood test or urine test if drivers are found to be even fractionally over the limit when breathalyzed.

This move is meant to clamp down on a loophole that means people can sober up while they await their new test. In September nearly 1 in 10 motorists admitted, to the Crime Survey of England, that they had driven while over the legal limit. According to the Department of transport, last year over 280 people were killed in drink-drive related incidents, an increase of 30 from the previous year.

We always advise that you keep safe out there and do not consume any alcohol if you have plans to drive a vehicle. It is always better to be safe and sorry.