{"id":247126,"date":"2023-12-02T06:18:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T06:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=247126"},"modified":"2023-12-02T06:18:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T06:18:54","slug":"drivers-that-make-major-mistake-on-the-roads-face-unlimited-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/drivers-that-make-major-mistake-on-the-roads-face-unlimited-fines\/","title":{"rendered":"Drivers that make major mistake on the roads face ‘unlimited fines’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The car insurance comparison site Confused.com has warned motorists not to be tempted to drink-drive during the festive period.<\/p>\n

As Christmas approaches and many drivers are planning get-togethers, the company has highlighted that 10,000 motorists were arrested for drink-driving during the festive period in 2022.<\/p>\n

Louise Thomas, motor expert at Confused.com, urged drivers to never get behind the wheel whilst over the legal drink-drive limit.<\/p>\n

She advised: \u201cThe majority of drivers won\u2019t take the chance of drink-driving, but the latest police data shows how it\u2019s still a problem on the UK roads, especially at this time of year.<\/p>\n

\u201cDriving while under the influence of alcohol can put both drivers and other road users at risk, which is why the consequences are taken so seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to the study published by Confused.com, London saw the most drink-driving incidents during the 2022 festive period, with 1,455 arrests being made in the capital.<\/p>\n

Northern Ireland and West Yorkshire also saw high levels of arrests, with 679 and 643 drunk drivers arrested respectively.<\/p>\n

Whilst many of these arrests were made on the night in which the driver drank too much alcohol, the company reminded motorists that they can still be over the legal limit the following day.<\/p>\n

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Louise highlighted that, no matter the time of year, the consequences for drink driving can be costly, as well as deadly.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cIf caught, drivers could face unlimited fines, a driving ban and imprisonment. If you rely on driving for work this could affect your job security.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd it\u2019s also likely that you could see an increase to the cost of your car insurance.\u201d<\/p>\n