Calls for lower drink drive limit for at-work drivers

Ministers last week announced plans to lower the drink drive limit in Ireland by the end of 2009. Under the proposals, there will also be a separate lower limit for those driving for work and learner drivers. Road safety charity Brake has called for the UK Government to follow Ireland’s example.

In Ireland, the current limit of 80mg alcohol per 100ml blood will be cut to 50mg, with a lower limit of 20mg for learner drivers and people who drive for work.

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