The controversial Bill that changes some drink drive penalties will be debated in the Dáil on Friday morning.
The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill has been delayed for months by a group of rural deputies opposed to it.
The legislation, which has been championed by Minister for Transport Shane Ross, will automatically ban first-time driving offenders for three months if caught with blood-alcohol levels of between 50 milligrams/100 millilitres and 80 milligrams/100 millilitres.
Drivers currently caught at these levels receive three penalty points and no driving ban.
The Bill also strengthens penalties for car owners who allow unaccompanied learner drivers on the road in their vehicles and provides for the seizure of cars used by lone learner-permit holders.
Source: Rachel Flaherty, The Irish Times, 06/07/18
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