Drug Driving

Aug 4

By MAJ Law

Drink & Drug Driving: The Numbers That Should Worry Us All

New data has highlighted a worrying rise in serious road incidents linked to drug-driving across the UK. While deaths from drink-driving have slightly dropped, drug-driving is heading in the opposite direction, and fast. Figures show that in 2023, 124 people died in crashes involving a drug-impaired…

Jun 5

By MAJ Law

Apr 24

By MAJ Law

Post-Driving Consumption: A Powerful Defence in Drug Driving Cases

Understanding Drug Driving Laws in the UK What is Post-Driving Consumption? Why This Defence Can Be So Effective How Does the Defence Work in Practice? We gather key information: Your age, weight, height, and details about the timing of drug consumption and blood sampling. A toxicologist creates a…

Feb 10

By MAJ Law

Drug Driving 10 years on. Success or Flop?

Drug driving became a criminal offence in the UK in 2015 with the introduction of new laws aimed at tackling the growing issue of impaired driving due to illegal and prescription drugs. A decade later, the impact of these laws is still a subject of debate. Have they been effective in reducing…

Feb 3

By MAJ Law

Cocaine and Benzoylecgonine (BZE) in Drug Driving Cases

Understanding Cocaine and its Metabolite: Benzoylecgonine (BZE) When addressing allegations of drug driving involving cocaine, two key compounds must be considered: cocaine itself and benzoylecgonine (BZE), its primary metabolite. The law establishes different legal limits for each of these…

Jan 28

By MAJ Law

Understanding the MGDDB Procedure in Drug Driving Cases

Drug driving offences can have serious consequences, but it’s important to remember that not every prosecution is guaranteed to result in a conviction. One crucial factor that could make or break a case is the MGDDB booklet (Manual of Guidance For Drink and Drug Driving). This is a legal document…