Alcohol lock to be tested - Introduction

The last few years have seen the level of drink-driving rise in the UK, with increasing numbers of people killed as a result.

In response, the Department for Transport now wants to launch a high-tech system which prevents convicted motorists from starting their cars if they’ve had a drink.

It’s a solution that’s proved to cut repeat offences amongst drink-drivers in other countries, so the Government is keen to introduce it in the UK as soon as possible.

Click through the links to find out more about the scheme, drink-driving and what you can do to make UK roads safer.