In 2008 there were 11,000 drink and drug related driving deaths or injuries in the UK. More specifically, drunk drivers cause over one in ten road deaths on UK roads with 269 recorded deaths caused as a direct result of drivers over the limit.
Brake, which is a road safely charity has conducted some research into drunk driving related statistics. The findings have revealed that that up to 14 per cent of drink related accidents have been caused by what is regarded as ‘at work’ drivers. An at work driver is one that has commuted to or from a work based event where alcohol has been consumed during or after, resulting in the driver being over the limit when getting back behind the wheel.
These at work drivers, as part of the research, admitted to consuming up to and over three or more units of alcohol before taking control of a vehicle. In comparison, just 6 per cent of other drivers on the road admitted to the same level of consumption before driving. This statistic is more than double the amount taking other road users and pedestrian lives into their hands.
These facts should get company bosses and managers thinking about their roles and care of responsibilities the next time they organize an ‘off-site’ appointment, awards ceremony, sales or marketing conference. Many of the UK workforces have attended such an event, where the day’s meetings are concluded with a meal and inevitably, an alcoholic drink.
It is of course the responsibility of the individual to retrain themselves with regards to alcohol consumption; however the managers can play a role in organizing public transport to and from the event, and even allowing the employee the morning off work the day after the event.
Brake is doing its bit by launching a new campaign called ‘Face Facts’. Posters and e-guides are available to assist managers in alerting company drivers of the risks of drunk driving.
If you have been convicted of speeding, then visit Freeman Keep On Driving Road Traffic Solicitors.
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