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The penalties if you are caught taking or dealing drugs - drug classification, fines and prison sentences
Legislation has been laid in Parliament to ban xylazine and 21 other dangerous drugs.
Explains changes to drug driving law and the guidance available for healthcare professionals and users of prescription medicine.
Information on road traffic devices, such as breath-testing, speed cameras and immobilisation devices.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
It's illegal to drive if you're unfit to do so because you're on legal or illegal drugs, or you have certain levels of drugs or medicine in your blood
Over 90 tonnes of illegal drugs have been seized by Border Force so far this year, a 92% increase on the year before, including 19 tonnes of cocaine.
You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
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