These are the worst areas in the UK for drink and drug driving offences

By Claire Schofield

Published 27th Nov 2019, 15:26 BST

Many will be looking forward to enjoying the festive party season, but enjoying a tipple or two too many could put drivers at risk of being over the limit if they get behind the wheel.

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.

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There areas have the highest rate of drink and drug driving convictions

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. Hereford

Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.80

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. Darlington

Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.69

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. Llandudno

Rate of drink and drug convictions per 1,000 drivers: 1.64

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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.

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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.

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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.

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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.

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