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More drink-driving offences happen in May than in any other month of the year, according to research from car insurer Admiral.

Almost one in six drivers stopped in May during the past three years were over the drink-drive limit.

That’s compared to less than one in 20 in December, a time traditionally associated with drinking and partying.

As we approach the first of two bank holidays in May, motorists need to be wary of the risk of still

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A drink driving offence can bring serious consequences, including an unlimited fine, a driving ban of at least one year and up to six months in prison. And many insurers won’t touch motorists with a drink-drive offence – those who do manage to get future cover could end up being hit with a 250% price hike in their premiums.

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Jo Cox, Motor Product Manager at Admiral, said: “This new data suggests that as temperatures rise and we see a succession of bank holidays, drivers are getting behind the wheel after drinking.

“This puts themselves and other road users and pedestrians in danger, but they also risk financial penalties.”

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