Public consultation backs lowering drink-drive limit in Scotland

[Northerner]

The drink-drive limit in Scotland should be reduced, according to the majority of responses to a Scottish government consultation.

Nearly 74% of those who responded said they wanted to lower the limit.

Following the Scotland Act 2012, Holyrood was given control over drink-drive limits.

The Scottish government believes lowering the limit from 80 milligrams per 100ml of blood to 50 milligrams will make roads safer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-21877144

 

[Mark T]

Hopefully they remember to think about banning using your phone in the car (and I mean a handsfree kit), a ban on changing music whilst driving and make it illegal for your passengers to talk as well.

Because once you reduce the blood alcohol limit below a certain point, there are other distractions that can be just as dangerous.