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Thread #130207   Message #2928832
Posted By: Arthur_itus
16-Jun-10 - 04:31 AM
Thread Name: Lower drink-drive limit proposed UK
Subject: Lower drink-drive limit proposed UK
I have not put this in BS as I consider it to, or could have an impact on all people who drive to folk clubs etc in the UK

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Lower drink-drive limit proposed
By Richard Scott
BBC transport correspondent

A review of the drink-drive limit being published later is expected to recommend that it be nearly halved.

It is expected to say that more than 150 lives a year could be saved by cutting the current limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.

Combined with the current mandatory 12-month ban, it would give the UK one of the toughest regimes in Europe.

However the review was commissioned by Labour and it is not certain that the new government will adopt its findings.

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Whatever the decision, wouldn't it be better to just to say 0mg. At least 0mg sends a clear message out to all drivers.

Whilst drivers are allowed to have a drink no matter how small, there is always that temptation.

What think ye folkies?
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