Shocking drink driving statsFemale Drink-Drivers Double, Survey Finds The number of female drink-driving convictions rises from 9% in 1998 to 17% in 2012, with nearly two thirds unaware of the limit. The number of women convicted of drink-driving has nearly doubled in the last few years, a survey has revealed. Women totalled 9% of drink-drive convictions in 1998, but that figure had increased to 17% by 2012, the figures showed. The survey, by car insurer Direct Line and transport or- ganisation the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, revealed 17% of female motorists thought they had driven while over the legal alcohol limit in the last year. Nearly two thirds (60%) said they were unaware of the legal limit. More than half of those who admitted to drink-driving (59%) said they did so because they felt “ok” to drive. Road safety minister Robert Goodwill said: “Drink-driving wrecks lives, and the personal consequences of a drink-drive conviction can be devastating. “In 2013, 803 women failed a breathalyser test after an accident and that is 803 too many. “That is why we are cracking down on the minority who drink and drive by introducing a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and closing loopholes in the law to make it easier for police to prosecute drink-drivers, as well as tackling the menace of those who drive under the influence of illegal drugs.” Steve Maddock, managing director of claims at Direct Line Group, added: “Part of the problem is a lack of awareness and confusion as to what constitutes drink-driving and also the misguided belief that in some circumstances, driving while over the limit can be justified.” http://news.sky.com/search?term=drink+driving&fromdate=anytime&order=date This is something to add to your instruction on safe driving for life!Female Drink-Drivers Double, Survey Finds The number of female drink-driving convictions rises from 9% in 1998 to 17% in 2012, with nearly two thirds unaware of the limit. The number of women convicted of drink-driving has nearly doubled in the last few years, a survey has revealed. Women totalled 9% of drink-drive convictions in 1998, but that figure had increased to 17% by 2012, the figures showed. The survey, by car insurer Direct Line and transport or- ganisation the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, revealed 17% of female motorists thought they had driven while over the legal alcohol limit in the last year. Nearly two thirds (60%) said they were unaware of the legal limit. More than half of those who admitted to drink-driving (59%) said they did so because they felt “ok” to drive. Road safety minister Robert Goodwill said: “Drink-driving wrecks lives, and the personal consequences of a drink-drive conviction can be devastating. “In 2013, 803 women failed a breathalyser test after an accident and that is 803 too many. “That is why we are cracking down on the minority who drink and drive by introducing a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and closing loopholes in the law to make it easier for police to prosecute drink-drivers, as well as tackling the menace of those who drive under the influence of illegal drugs.” Steve Maddock, managing director of claims at Direct Line Group, added: “Part of the problem is a lack of awareness and confusion as to what constitutes drink-driving and also the misguided belief that in some circumstances, driving while over the limit can be justified.” http://news.sky.com/search?term=drink+driving&fromdate=anytime&order=date This is something to add to your instruction on safe driving for life!Female Drink-Drivers Double, Survey Finds The number of female drink-driving convictions rises from 9% in 1998 to 17% in 2012, with nearly two thirds unaware of the limit. The number of women convicted of drink-driving has nearly doubled in the last few years, a survey has revealed. Women totalled 9% of drink-drive convictions in 1998, but that figure had increased to 17% by 2012, the figures showed. The survey, by car insurer Direct Line and transport or- ganisation the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, revealed 17% of female motorists thought they had driven while over the legal alcohol limit in the last year. Nearly two thirds (60%) said they were unaware of the legal limit. More than half of those who admitted to drink-driving (59%) said they did so because they felt “ok” to drive. Road safety minister Robert Goodwill said: “Drink-driving wrecks lives, and the personal consequences of a drink-drive conviction can be devastating. “In 2013, 803 women failed a breathalyser test after an accident and that is 803 too many. “That is why we are cracking down on the minority who drink and drive by introducing a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and closing loopholes in the law to make it easier for police to prosecute drink-drivers, as well as tackling the menace of those who drive under the influence of illegal drugs.” Steve Maddock, managing director of claims at Direct Line Group, added: “Part of the problem is a lack of awareness and confusion as to what constitutes drink-driving and also the misguided belief that in some circumstances, driving while over the limit can be justified.” http://news.sky.com/search?term=drink+driving&fromdate=anytime&order=date This is something to add to your instruction on safe driving for life!

Women drink driving stats almost equaling men’s this year. Something that I’m sure will shock most of us!
Female Drink-Drivers Double, Survey Finds
The number of female drink-driving convictions rises from 9% in 1998 to 17% in 2012, with nearly two thirds unaware of the limit.
The number of women convicted of drink-driving has nearly doubled in the last few years, a survey has revealed.
Women totalled 9% of drink-drive convictions in 1998, but that figure had increased to 17% by 2012, the figures showed.
The survey, by car insurer Direct Line and transport or- ganisation the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, revealed 17% of female motorists thought they had driven while over the legal alcohol limit in the last year.
Nearly two thirds (60%) said they were unaware of the legal limit.
More than half of those who admitted to drink-driving (59%) said they did so because they felt “ok” to drive.
Road safety minister Robert Goodwill said: “Drink-driving wrecks lives, and the personal consequences of a drink-drive conviction can be devastating.
“In 2013, 803 women failed a breathalyser test after an accident and that is 803 too many.
“That is why we are cracking down on the minority who drink and drive by introducing a new offence of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and closing loopholes in the law to make it easier for police to prosecute drink-drivers, as well as tackling the menace of those who drive under the influence of illegal drugs.”
Steve Maddock, managing director of claims at Direct Line Group, added: “Part of the problem is a lack of awareness and confusion as to what constitutes drink-driving and also the misguided belief that in some circumstances, driving while over the limit can be justified.” http://news.sky.com/search?term=drink+driving&fromdate=anytime&order=date
This is something to add to your instruction on safe driving for life

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Tax disc reminder

Just  quick reminder about the new car tax laws.

From 1 Oct. 2014 vehicle tax will no longer be transferred with the vehicle. If a valid tax disc is displayed on the windscreen then it should be removed and destroyed. When DVLA is informed of the sale/transfer, the registered keeper will automatically get a refund for any full calendar months left on the tax. The buyer will need to get new tax before the vehicle is used. This can be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, online or by phone or at a Post Office branch that deals with vehicle tax. Buyers will be able to tax using the new keeper supplement of the vehicle registrations certificate (V5C logbook). If the seller doesn’t have the logbook, the buyer can still go to the Post Office who can help them apply for a logbook at the same time as taxing their vehicle. More detailed information on the changes can be found at www.gov.uk/dvla/nomoretaxdisc. Toolkit To access our second toolkit please follow the instructions below: 1. Go to http://we.tl/IARCDFs1V6. 2. You may be asked to agree to cookies, click ‘I Agree’ 3. Select ‘download’ 4. You’ll be asked where you want to save the files 5. Save the files to a memorable location Please note:  Welsh versions of the materials are available on request We can send you the material in different format/sizes. If you have any problems downloading the toolkit please email InsideDVLA@dvla.gsi.gov.uk Please note that any questions related to vehicle tax changes should be sent to aotdanddirectdebit@dvla.gsi.gov.uk

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