06.01.26 | Lock Out Drink Driving reacts to the Road Safety Strategy

On Wednesday 6th January 2026, the Government announced its Road Safety Strategy, the first of its kind in over a decade. This strategy is an opportunity for the Government to tighten up on preventative measures, especially related to drink-driving.

The Government also announced its decision to consult on such preventative measures, such as the likes of alcohol interlocks.

Commenting on the publication of the Road Safety Strategy, a spokesperson for the Lock Out Drink Driving Campaign said: 

“Today's commitment to a new Road Safety Strategy is a very positive step in the right direction. For far too long, governments have shied away from recognising that more needs to be done to protect lives on UK roads. 

The Government’s decision to consult on preventative technology, such as alcohol interlocks, is the right decision, but it needs to be bold in delivery if it is going to save lives. 

Alcohol interlocks are tried, tested and proven. They do not need to be a future fix; as Americans, Canadians and Australians already know it’s a solution that works that we can implement now.

Drink-driving continues to have a deeply devastating impact on families and communities across the UK, accounting for 16% of all UK road deaths. This startling number paints a clear picture that the current penalties and offender management are simply not working.”

To find out more information about the Road Safety Strategy and what this means for alcohol interlock technology, please check out our post on LinkedIn here. 💡