82%的英国驾驶员支持酒类驾驶员的强制性酒精交锁, 82% of UK drivers support mandatory alcohol interlocks for drink drivers, amid rising safety concerns.

对英国司机的一项新的RAC调查发现,82%的支持者使用酒精交叉锁或“酒精锁”来防止酒后驾车,对于超过法定限制的乘客,强制安装71%的支持者支持。 A new RAC survey of UK drivers finds 82% support using alcohol interlocks, or "alcolocks," to prevent drink-driving, with 71% backing mandatory installation for those caught over the legal limit. 这些装置已经在美国、澳大利亚和荷兰等国家使用,如果检测到酒精,这些装置将阻止车辆启动。 The devices, already used in countries like the US, Australia, and the Netherlands, block a vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected. 调查以2025年4月4日至21日的2 395名受访者为基础, 也发现12%的人饮酒后驾车, 2023年有260人死于与酒精有关的车祸。 The survey, based on 2,395 respondents from April 4–21, 2025, also found 12% admitted to driving after drinking, and 260 people died in alcohol-related crashes in 2023. RAC官员表示公众支持, 目前处罚不足, 并敦促政府将独木舟纳入即将出台的道路安全战略, RAC officials say public support indicates current penalties are insufficient and urge the government to include alcolocks in its upcoming Road Safety Strategy.