'My dad was killed by a drug-driver. Now I want tougher laws'
Summary
Families in the UK, who lost loved ones to drug-impaired drivers, are calling for new laws that allow police to immediately revoke the driver's license if someone tests positive for drugs at the roadside. The National Police Chiefs' Council supports this change to reduce risks while waiting for further drug tests. A notable case involved Steven Ward, struck by a driver significantly over legal drug and alcohol limits, sparking public calls for immediate legal actions against such drivers.Key Facts
- Families of victims killed by drug-drivers are asking for stricter laws in the UK.
- They want police to have more power to revoke driving licenses if drugs are detected at the roadside.
- Steven Ward, 62, was killed by a driver 10 times over the drug limit and three times over the alcohol limit.
- The driver responsible was jailed after admitting to causing death by dangerous driving.
- The National Police Chiefs' Council supports immediate bans based on roadside saliva tests.
- Current processes require blood tests that take weeks, leaving suspected drivers on the road.
- A petition with 195,000 signatures is calling for strict actions against repeat offenders.
- Government data shows a 78% increase in drug-related driver fatalities between 2014 and 2023.
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