Four-in-five drivers in the UK (82%) support the introduction of alcohol interlocks to reduce instances of repeat drink-driving, with just 7% against such use and 12% unsure, says the RAC. Alcohol interlocks, or ‘alcolocks’, are already used effectively in many other countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. … [Read more...]
Majority want lower drink-driving limit
Almost nine out of 10 motorists (88%) back a reported government proposal to reduce the alcohol limit for drink-driving, new research shows. October’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 69% believe any kind of drinking and driving is a huge risk and 47% that too many people have a couple of drinks and trust they are still safe to drive. Also, 30% of people … [Read more...]
Become a ho-ho hero for home run
A road safety group is looking for a ho-ho hero. Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart launched its Christmas anti-drink drive campaign yesterday and said drivers should drink no alcohol at all if they are getting behind the wheel, and to make the designated driver of the group the ‘hero of the road.’ IAM RoadSmart maintains there is no true safe limit as … [Read more...]
