Minister for Transport Shane Ross is to reverse a controversial loophole in drink-driving legislation which allows first-time offenders escape disqualification.
Current law stresses drivers caught with an alcohol limit of between 50mg and 80mg per 100ml will receive three penalty points and a €200 fine if it is their first offence.
The Minister told The Irish Times he was preparing the general scheme of a new Bill which would end that “bizarre loophole”.
The rule would be changed within a manner of months, he said.
Source: Sarah Bardon,The Irish Times, 17/01/17
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