UK motorists support stricter anti-drunk driving laws

Most British motorists support
stricter anti-drunk driving
legislation along the same
lines as France where drivers
have to carry breathalyser
kits in their cars at all times,
according to Pan-European
roadside assistance company
Mondial Assistance UK.
Over 60% of motorists
surveyed said that they would
like to see the UK following
in the footsteps of the French
who face a fine of €11 for not
carrying a breathalyser kit in
their vehicles.
The legislation includes
drivers visiting the country for
a holiday or on a day trip. Any
motorists found with between
50mg and 80mg of alcohol in
100ml of blood can be fined
€135.
The legal limit for driving in
the UK is 80mg of alcohol per
100ml of blood.
“Recent drink-drive
statistics show in the past
decade there has been almost a
60% increase in the proportion
of morning after ‘drink drive’
accidents in the UK,” says Lee
Taylor, automotive director for
Mondial Assistance UK.