EASTWOOD141 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 What do you think to a no Alcohol limit before driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 I think you have to allow a trace of alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llamatron Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 ridiculous because there are trace amounts present when you haven't had a drink. It would probably also mean you couldn't take medicines before driving. No alcoholic drinks before driving would be a good idea whatever that alcohol level would be but not a zero limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaznay Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 good idea..............if I am driving I dont even have one alcholic drink im sure a trace of alcohol is acceptable, you might have inhaled a few alcohol fumes whilst in the pub from peoples breath, a bit like passive smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanl Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Definitely zero alcohol....just the one drink makes people think they are invincible and the bestest driver ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTWOOD141 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 Definitely zero alcohol....just the one drink makes people think they are invincible and the bestest driver ever. I agree, It's like if you light a cig up in a pub your barred, you know if have one drink and your then banned from driving, I'm saying people will get used to the law. If you said to someone years ago, one day they will stop smoking in pubs ect, people would have said no way it'll never happen, it has! and some people don't like it but have got used to it. Light a cig up your barred, have a drink your banned, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliardo Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 They need to allow for a trace, but certainly not the wiggle room at the moment, and get rid of the, "I'm driving, so i'll only have one pint", attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASTWOOD141 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 A Thank you to the Mods for editing Topic Title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Is drink driving that much of a problem that we need to change the law? I see plenty of bad driving on the roads, none that I'd contribute to alcohol tho - just poor attention or not caring about other motorists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eater Sundae Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 ridiculous because there are trace amounts present when you haven't had a drink. It would probably also mean you couldn't take medicines before driving. No alcoholic drinks before driving would be a good idea whatever that alcohol level would be but not a zero limit. I’m in favour of a zero tolerance, but set at a trace level to allow any natural occurrence if that can happen. (Presumably there are experts that can set a definitive level. But the trace level must be below what could occur with a single drink. I don’t think that the level should be set in any way that lets medicines off the hook. If the medicine contains alcohol in enough of a quantity to cause a problem, then they shouldn’t be driving whilst they are taking the medicine. This should apply to all medicines, not just those containing alcohol. If a medicine causes drowsiness, or a side effect may impair driving ability in some other way, then the bottle should include a clear “do not drive” instruction. Also, whoever prescribes or sells the medicine should be required to instruct the recipient not to drive. Ideally, I would like to see stronger enforcement, ie temporary withdrawal of licence, inform insurance Co etc, but i can’t see that happening, as the logistics may be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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