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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.

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

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

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

. Hereford

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

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

. Darlington

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

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

. Llandudno

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

An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.

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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.

Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.

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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.

A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.

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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.

Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.

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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.