The drink-drive limit may be reduced to 22 micrograms in England and Wales, bringing those nations into line with Scotland
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The drink-drive limit may be reduced to 22 micrograms in England and Wales, bringing those nations into line with Scotland
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The drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is currently the highest in Europe
The drink-drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is currently the highest in Europe
Transport minister Lillian Greenwood urges pubgoers to leave cars at home or have an alcohol-free beverage
Proposals for lower drink-drive limits have divided our community, sparking debate over safety and practicality
Ministers are also considering tougher penalties for uninsured drivers and failing to wear a seatbelt, reports suggest
The government’s road safety strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65 per cent by 2035
