The Transport Secretary, Lord Adonis, has asked a legal expert to consider the case for lowering the legal alcohol limit for motorists and changes to the law surrounding drug-driving. The drink driving limit is currently set at 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, but Sir Peter North is examining whether it should be reduced to 50 milligrams.
Lord Adonis said "We need to cut further the number of tragedies on our roads. Drink-driving killed 430 people last year, and research suggests drug-driving is a key concern for the public." In a survey conducted of AA members, drink and drug driving was one of the top concerns, and two thirds of people questioned supported a lowering of the drink drive limit.
Sir Peter North said: "Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs still leads to a large number of deaths and serious injuries. The challenge is to see whether changes in the law and its processes can reduce casualties. The legal and practical issues are not easy to resolve, but I intend to consult widely on these matters."
Full story - BBC News 03/12/09
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