UK considers alcolocks for drink-drivers, supported by over half of drivers, to curb reoffending.

Over half of UK drivers support the use of alcolocks for those convicted of drink-driving. These devices prevent vehicles from starting if the driver has alcohol in their system. The UK government is considering a law that would ban drivers for three months and introduce alcolocks to combat reoffending. Currently, convicted drivers face a minimum one-year ban, fines, and possible imprisonment. Trials of alcolocks are suggested to reduce drink-driving incidents, which caused 300 deaths in 2022.