Thursday, May 21, 2015

Does scientific evidence support a reduction in the drink-driving limit?

The Police Federation have called for the drink-driving limit to be reduced to levels seen in Scotland. What effects does alcohol have on driving ability?

The Police Federation have called for the drink-driving limit to be lowered in England and Wales, to bring it in line with Scotland and most other parts of Europe. They have claimed that people, in particular women, are not heeding the current limit, and putting lives at risk.

What is the scientific evidence for the current and proposed limits? And just how much alcohol do you need to drink before your driving will be impaired?

“Studies consistently demonstrate that the risk of...an accident increases exponentially as more alcohol is consumed”

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