Charity backs road safety campaign

One charity has backed government efforts to tackle the issue of drug-driving in the UK.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) has claimed collisions caused by people under the influence of illegal substances are a growing problem across Britain.

It stated it is important people are made aware that they are just as likely to be caught and prosecuted for drug-driving as they are for getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.

Kevin Clinton, head of road safety, commented: "This campaign is exactly what is needed."

He added: "There is a lack of awareness and a number of myths about drug-driving and the legal process and penalties surrounding it."

Figures provided by Rospa show illegal substances are known to have played a role in 71 traffic fatalities in 2007.

It claimed the real number is probably much higher.

Meanwhile, motorists who are found guilty of having drugs in their system while on the road may find they require convicted driver insurance when they are allowed back behind the wheel.

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