- Drug-driving offences in Britain have surpassed drink-driving for the first time, with 30,707 endorsements added to licences in 2025, marking a 28 per cent increase over three years.
- Conversely, drink-driving endorsements decreased by 17 per cent to 29,981 in the same period, according to data obtained by IAM RoadSmart.
- Young drivers aged 17-24 are significantly overrepresented, accounting for 18 per cent of all drug-driving endorsements despite comprising only 6 per cent of licence holders.
- IAM RoadSmart has declared a “drug-driving epidemic” and urged for “radical action”, including giving police powers to immediately suspend licences after a failed roadside drug test.
- The Department for Transport described the findings as “deeply concerning” and is reviewing penalties and exploring new forensic testing methods as part of its road safety strategy.
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