Motorists favour lower drink limit

17 March 2010
Majority of motorists would support a lower drink-drive limit, according to a survey

More than seven in 10 motorists have backed a proposal to slash the current drink-drive limit of 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood during a survey.

The poll of 800 drivers by road safety charity Brake also found that 55% wanted the limit to be 20mg or lower, while 16% supported a 50mg limit which many EU countries follow.

In addition to this, 92% of the motorists questioned said they would support the introduction of a new law for drug-driving similar to that dealing with drink-driving.

Cathy Keeler, deputy chief executive at Brake, said: "It's time for bold action by policymakers to demonstrate they are listening to public concerns on drink and drug-driving."

She added: "We desperately need a solid legal foundation for the clear messages of the Government's THINK! road safety campaign: don't drink any amount of alcohol and drive; don't take any impairing drugs (whether legal or illegal) and drive. The message is: Not a Drop, Not a Drag."

The findings of the poll come just before the release of Whitehall-commissioned report on drink-diving and drug-driving.

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