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Driving under Influence

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 June 2025UIN 58173

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she has taken to work with relevant authorities to reduce drug or alcohol linked fatalities on roads in (a) England and (b) Romford constituency.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The enforcement of road traffic law and how available resources are deployed is the responsibility of individual Chief Officers and Police and Crime Commissioners, taking into account the specific local problems and demands with which they are faced.

THINK!, the Government’s flagship road safety campaign, works closely with local authority partners and the police to align on road safety campaign activity. In November 2024, THINK! launched a new drink driving campaign that highlighted the risks of losing your licence after drinking even a little before driving.

The Government is considering policy options in respect of motoring offences, including around drink and drug driving. Details will follow in due course.

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