Organisations: RAC, Smart Start & Tendo Consulting
Date of Launch: August 2026
Uploaded to Knowledge Centre: 9 September 2028
Drink-driving is one of the so-called ‘fatal four’ behaviours, which are the main causes of people being killed and seriously injured on the UK’s roads.
An alcolock is a breathalyser device that can be installed in a vehicle to prevent a driver from using it if they have had consumed alcohol above a set limit. Similar in appearance to the breathalysers police officers use on drivers at the side of the road, the alcolock is fitted to a vehicle’s ignition system, requiring a breath test before the engine can be started.
International data indicated that alcolocks can significantly reduce reoffending for both first-time and repeat offenders up to 70%.
Currently, courts in the UK cannot order convicted drink drivers to have alcolocks fitted into their vehicles.
This campaign calls on the UK Government to implement a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to tackle drink-driving by mandating alcolocks for high-risk and repeat offenders.
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