The Kintyre Forum

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.

This topic has been discussed on a previous thread.

My opinion has not changed "Zero tolerance",it works in other countries.

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.

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

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.

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