This is why the legislation is coming forward, young male drivers are four times more likely to die or be seriously injured when driving.
Inescapable fact, and a very good reason for the policy...that is being called for by the parents of the dead youngsters...not just legislators.
Death statistics make plain reading.
This will save lives without question.
0% alcohol doesn't mean that anyone over that has swigged a pint and got into a car.
The reason 0% alcohol limits are not in place is because they are unenforceable. Almost all of us wouldn't have driving licences if they were. I bet many of you with licences will get into a car today with at least a trace of alcohol in your breath, blood, or urine.
It's a myth that the drink drive limit is in place so you can have a few up to a limit before driving. Alcohol can stay in your bloodstream for a good 48-72 hours, long after it's intoxication effects have worn off. Even teetotalers can consume traces in a number of foods and drinks.
If anyone gets in a car today after only having a couple of light ales, or a glass of gin, or swig of wine last night, you will be over 0% today.
One the day before will still be in your blood stream the next day. It will be negligible but will be above 0. If you drink, I can guarantee you that you have driven with a trace of alcohol in your bloodstream at some point. Maybe even this year, this month, this week, or even today.I disagree. When I was in Finland where there is a very strict 0% policy and you are even breathalysed before you hire a vehicle, if I knew I was driving the next day I would either not drink or just have one the day before. I think 0% is achievable and just beds a change in mindset.