The scale of repeat offending on UK roads has been exposed by new RAC analysis of DVLA data.
It found that more than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink‑driving on at least three separate occasions in the past 11 years.
The data also reveals several extreme cases of persistent reoffending. One motorist amassed 10 separate DR10 convictions, which apply to those driving or attempting to drive above the legal alcohol limit, while another had eight, and a further 13 drivers incurred six convictions for driving over the limit.
In total, 2,171 drivers accrued three DR10 endorsements, alongside 25 motorists with three DR20 endorsements, issued to motorists deemed unfit to drive because of alcohol.
Overall, the DVLA data shows 220,638 motorists currently hold drink‑driving endorsements – 217,757 DR10 cases and 2,881 DR20 cases.
Furthermore, in the past 11 years, 26,819 licence holders have been convicted more than once.
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