With the Christmas period being a time for boozy celebrations, MoneySuperMarket has revealed the worst areas for drink and drug driving offences in the UK. The research is based on more than six million car insurance quotes on the money saving website over the last 12 months. Listed are the 10 postal areas that have the highest rate of drink and drug driving convictions on their car insurance policies.
1. Hereford
Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.80 Photo: Shutterstock
2. Darlington
Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.69 Photo: Google
3. Llandudno
Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.64 Photo: Shutterstock
4. Liverpool
Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.64 Photo: Shutterstock
5. Blackpool
Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.56 Photo: Shutterstock
6. Newport
Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.52 Photo: Shutterstock