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It follows a government forecast that the additional £30 fine would offer addition support […]","datePublished":"2012-04-10","dateModified":"2012-04-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Having an income that relies on dangerous driving won't help reduce crashes. There is a strong case for this money to be spent on road safety."Meanwhile, road safety organisation Brake recently responded to the publication of a new study that highlighted how individuals who smoke cannabis up to three hours before driving a vehicle double their risk of having a serious accident.Julie Townsend, Brake's deputy chief executive, said these results add weight to calls for widespread testing and prosecution for anyone found to be drug-driving in the UK.For an expert, professional service and the best value for money cover, contact the convicted driver insurance team at Performance Direct.Posted by Jack Smith"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Convicted","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/convicted\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Plan to raise motoring fines 'not backed by public'","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/convicted\/plan-to-raise-motoring-fines-not-backed-by-public\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]