Drink driving convictions decline especially amongst young people (opens original article in a new tab)

Drink driving convictions declined by nearly 10% over the past 9 years, with significant drops among younger age groups, while convictions increased for older age groups. The number of alcohol interlock orders rose 6.9% since 2019.

• Drink driving convictions declined by nearly 10% over 9 years
• Convictions dropped 52% for 19 and under, 38% for 20-24, 20% for 25-29
• Alcohol interlock orders increased 6.9% since 2019
• Convictions rose among 30-39 and over 55 age groups