Do you reside in a drink and drug-driving hotspot?

Llandrindod Wells, Blackpool and Crewe are the worst places in the UK for drink and drug driving convictions, our exclusive information has revealed.

Looking at 11 million quotes run more than the previous year, we’ve identified the worst offending postcodes for driving beneath the influence.

Worryingly, we’ve also located that, when compared to final year, the number of men and women driving soon after drinking or taking drugs could be on the rise.

Here’s a closer appear at what our information-mining uncovered, and the extent of drink driving in the UK…

All’s not Properly in Wales

Breaking the drug and drink-driving laws will land you with a driving ban of at least 12 months, a fine of up to £5,000 and, in some cases, a prison sentence of up to 6 months.

The message nevertheless is not receiving via to everybody, although.

The mid-Wales town of Llandrindod Wells has knocked final year’s worst offender, Aberdeen, off the prime spot with the highest proportion of offences for drink and drug-driving. In the LD postcode, there were 1.9 convictions per 1,000 drivers, compared to the Scottish city’s 2013 score of 1.5.

Blackpool (FY) and Crewe (CW) take the second and third spots, both with conviction rates of 1.8 per 1,000 drivers.

Capital offences – or the lack of them

Meanwhile, London dominates the charts for the fewest convictions. Half of the top 20 are postcodes within the M25 and on the periphery of central London – no doubt a consequence of very good public transport hyperlinks.

Kevin Pratt, our vehicle insurance expert, stated: “In a rural location such as Llandrindod Wells it could be the lack of public transport and the misguided belief they won’t get caught that is top individuals to drink and drive. Or perhaps motorists are driving the morning right after the night ahead of, when they still have excess alcohol in their technique.

“Whatever the circumstances, the reality remains that driving although more than the limit is usually illegal – there is just no excuse.”

Convictions according to occupation

We’ve also broken down convictions by profession, and identified that workers laying Tarmac are the most probably to be caught driving below the influence of drink or drugs – perhaps due to the fact they begin early in the morning with alcohol in their program from the night ahead of – while typists are the most law-abiding.

‘Face the consequences’

Guys are more than twice as likely to drive following drinking or taking drugs as ladies, says the information, although drivers in their early twenties (aged 20-24) are most likely to offend, with 2.5 convictions per 1,000 motorists.

Peter Rodger, chief examiner at the Institute of
Advanced Motorists, mentioned: “It’s almost 50 years considering that breathalysers had been introduced however incredibly there are nevertheless men and women drink-driving and putting lives at risk.

“Motorists have to face the consequences of their actions.  Even after a ban is served, a conviction will see insurance premiums shoot up by an typical £350 – which is far more than the expense some people’s policies in the first place.

“The message is actually simple. If you are driving, don’t drink at all. If you are drinking, don’t drive at all.”

That suggestions is specifically helpful for motorists taking to Scotland’s roads from December 5, when the legal limit is getting lowered from 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood to just 50mg, which effectively signifies just one particular drink could be sufficient to push you over the limit.

Do you reside in a drink and drug-driving hotspot?