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‘Low-alcohol’ crashes kill up to eight a year

Ross pushes for all drink-drivers to be hit with automatic ban.

Up to eight people a year have died in road accidents where a driver had 'low levels' of alcohol in their system.

Transport minister Shane Ross now plans to overturn the penalty points and fines system for drink-driving introduced in October 2012.

Under the current rules, motorists caught with more than 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, but less than 80mg, receive an on-the-spot fine of €200 and three penalty points. This applies only to a first offence.

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Source: 06/03/2017

Posted by Andy on 03/06 at 09:59 AM in
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