Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Driving under Influence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps she has taken to help prevent accidents resulting from drug driving.

Answer

The Government takes the dangers of drug driving seriously. In January 2026, we published our Road Safety Strategy, which includes robust enforcement to protect all road users as one of its four core themes.

Alongside the Strategy, we consulted on measures including suspending licences for suspected drink or drug drivers while cases progress, the use of alternative samples in drug-driving forensic analysis, vehicle seizure following arrest, and whether existing disqualification periods remain appropriate. The consultation has now closed and responses are being analysed.

We have also relaunched THINK!’s ‘Don’t Put Drugs in the Driving Seat’ campaign to raise awareness of the risks and consequences of drug driving.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 18525
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Driving under influence
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Driving under Influence

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