House of Lords
1 July 2026
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House of Lords
01:53 - 01:56
Speaker 2
First oral question, Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town.
01:56 - 02:00
Speaker 1
To ask the question standing in my name on the order paper.
02:00 - 02:29
Speaker 3
My Lords, the government recognizes the role innovation and technology can play in reducing drink-driving and repeat offending alongside effective enforcement, education and penalties. Through the road safety strategy, we consulted on measures to tackle drink and drug driving, including the potential use of alcohol interlocks for offenders. Responses are now being analyzed. Our approach will remain evidence-led, proportionate and focused on reducing deaths and serious injuries on Britain's roads.
02:29 - 03:17
Speaker 1
I thank my noble friend for his response. He'll know that alcohol interlocks, which are effectively a breathalyzer in a car, unless it gets a negative response, the engine won't start. They've been introduced in many countries where they have halved repeat offending and therefore also reduced deaths. So might the government move just a little bit faster than awaiting the outcome of that consultation and either take action to introduce or to pilot these as a potential sanction for a drink-drive conviction? And might the government also follow the EU in requiring all new cars to be fitted with a basic kit so that if this was introduced, it would then be very simple to implement.
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