
D.tec International will be on hand to educate operators on drink and drug driving safeguarding at the Road Transport Expo next week.
The testing specialist warns that during the summer months, alcohol and drug-related driving arrests are more frequent than the Christmas period.
For businesses, it’s especially important to ensure drivers are not working under the influence of drink or drugs. This is an essential legal, moral and reputational responsibility as an employer.
In some areas of the UK, more than half of those caught drug driving are on their way to work or driving for work. Three quarters of people who use illegal substances are in full time employment so it’s important companies have the right strategies in place to eliminate drink and drug driving.
Beyond just screening employees, D.tec advises policies should include education, effective deterrents, and processes to detect and address improper drink and drug use.
D.tec is the UK distributor for DrugWipe, police roadside driver drug screening, which is supplied to all 43 police forces in England, Wales and Scotland.
You can visit the D.tec team on stand GR14 at RTX and speak to them about effective policies, procedures and protections to combat drink and drug driving.
Road Transport Expo takes place from 4-6 June at NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire. It is completely free to attend for visitors, so why not book your place today?!