Written questions

Driving Under Influence: Drugs

2026-07-12 · Home Office · HL1970 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the number of people who have (1) been convicted for drug driving, and (2) had their driving licence endorsed following a conviction for drug driving, in each of the last three years.

Answer

The Government takes road safety seriously and are committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads. Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is unacceptable and there are tough penalties and rigorous enforcement in place...