Tendo helps to launch a new anti drink driving campaignย
Tendo are proud to work alongside the RAC and Smart Start in a new campaign to Lock Out Drink Driving.
Who are we and what is our mission?
Our campaign is calling for alcohol interlocks, also known as ‘alcolocks’, to be a core part of the UK’s response to drink-driving and to ensure that drink-drivers cannot continue to endanger others.
Some stats that you may find shockingโฆ
- An estimated 260 people were killed in drink-driving crashes on UK roads in 2023 – this represents about 16% of all road deaths.
- New polling found by the RAC shows that 82% of drivers back the introduction of alcolocks.
- International programmes show that alcolocks can reduce reoffending by up to 70% and are as effective as airbags in reducing road deaths.
These are just a few reasons why we need a mandatory, evidence-based alcohol interlock programme in the UK.
Last week, we launched the campaign in Parliament to raise awareness of alcohol interlock technology (‘alcolocks’) and to encourage its inclusion as part of the UK’s preventative measures to tackle drink-driving.
The event was an opportunity for parliamentarians to receive constituency-level data about drink-driving casualties in their constituency through an interactive heatmap, and also the opportunity to try the breathalyser themselves! We were delighted that the Local Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood was able to join the campaign at their event to hear firsthand how this technology can save lives on UK roads.
To learn how we can support you with your campaign or parliamentary engagement, feel free to contact the team at hello@tendoconsulting.co.uk
