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Zero drink drive limit for young drivers

Postby EMDEE » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:52 pm

There is a proposal to introduce a zero limit for young drivers.

Why not introduce a zero drink drive limit for all drivers? :!: :?:

The current limit provokes debate and doubt about how much you can take and still be within the limit, and encourages people to take risks and push the boundaries. Personally I take nothing if I'm driving, and leave the car at home if I am taking drink. :D
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Re: Zero drink drive limit for young drivers

Postby bill » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:22 pm

This topic has been discussed on a previous thread.

My opinion has not changed "Zero tolerance",it works in other countries.
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Re: Zero drink drive limit for young drivers

Postby EMDEE » Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:16 pm

There was an item on TV recently where tests were done on the effect of using a mobile phone whilst driving, and the conclusion was that it had the same effect on reaction time as approximately four measures of spirits. Yet it is still a common sight to see drivers on the phone when they all know it is against the law. :evil:
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Re: Zero drink drive limit for young drivers

Postby bill » Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:52 pm

It is also against the law to speed....but most of us do it on a daily basis.
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Re: Zero drink drive limit for young drivers

Postby EMDEE » Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:10 am

bill wrote:It is also against the law to speed....but most of us do it on a daily basis.


I wouldn't disagree with that, but it doesn't make it OK to use a phone while driving.
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Re: Zero drink drive limit for young drivers

Postby The modfather » Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:34 pm

Young drivers?
What about those over a certain age in the town who drive at 5mph causing more congestion than anything else. A lovely elderly gentleman today took it upon himself to do a u turn between the bus stop and the argyll, without signaling and without checking for anything coming
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