Drug-drive re-offending rises

A Freedom of Information request by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed an increase in drug driver re-offending rates of 134% across England and Wales. The figures, covering the last four years, reveal a system in urgent need of reform, says the organisation. In 2024, there were 3193 instances of drug-driving reoffending: 134% higher than the 1363 offences in 2020. IAM RoadSmart’s William Porter said: “The system for dealing with drug-drivers hasn’t kept pace with the huge increase in reoffending. The fact that those who have tested positive to a roadside test are allowed to get back into the driving seat pending a laboratory blood test shows that the system is broken. We would like to see an immediate suspension when a driver has provided a positive roadside drug test.”