A report released this month and commissioned by the government has been released by the Institute of Alcohol Studies, carried out by Sir Peter North, recommending that current prescribed alcohol limits for driving are lowered from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.  This brings the limit in line with most European countries with countries such as Sweden, Poland, Belgium and the Czech Republic who take a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach.  The recommendation however appears to possibly bring those who have had just one drink over the new recommended limit.

The report cites 51 recommendations in which the government has said it would consider.

Safety campaigners and drivers’ groups welcome this report.

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