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The RAC has called for a new device to be fitted in UK cars - with 82 per cent of motorists in favour. Four in five support the introduction of alcohol interlocks to reduce instances of repeat drink-driving, RAC data has found.

Alcohol interlocks, or ‘alcolocks’, are already used effectively in many other countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

The devices prevent vehicles from being started or driven if alcohol is detected in the offender’s breath. 71 per cent think every driver caught over the legal limit should have to have one fitted.

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23 per cent think only repeat drink-drivers caught on at least one previous occasion should be ordered to have them insta

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