RESEARCH has revealed the type of jobs at which employees are most likely to have a drink or drug-driving conviction.

The Money Supermarket study bases its results on the 9.8 million car insurance quotes that consumers ran during 2016.

Consumer affairs expert at Money Supermarket, Kevin Pratt said: "There’s no excuse for drink or drug-driving, no matter what line of work you are in.

"Regardless of the profession, the prospect of a couple of quick drinks in the pub after work can be tempting.

"The chances are you’re naturally going to be tired after a long day on top of that, so there’s an increased possibility you’re driving might suffer, leading to being stopped by the police."

He added: "We should also remember that construction workers - particularly scaffolders, who have to do their work before others can start – are on the road very early in the morning.

"If they’ve drunk the night before, they could still be over the limit on the way into work the next day.

"Drink-driving puts yourself and other drivers in extreme danger and carries huge financial implications, as well as a driving ban for at least a year and the possibility of six months behind bars.

"Car insurance premiums leap up following a conviction, typically by £470.

"For those who have been caught and experienced a hike in their premiums, it’s worth shopping around as another provider may offer a smaller increase."

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