Up to eight people a year are killed by drivers with just a small amount of alcohol in their systems, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has warned.
Writing in today's Irish Independent, RSA chair Liz O'Donnell said consuming any alcohol increased the risk of a fatal collision. She called for politicians to face down "narrow vested interests" and support legislation that would result in an automatic ban for any motorist caught over the limit.
The Dáil Transport Committee will today begin pre-legislative scrutiny of a new bill which will result in motorists caught with between 50mg and 80mg of alcohol being automatically disqualified for three months.
The current penalty is a €200 fine and three penalty points.
Source: Paul Melia, The Irish Independent, 05/04/17
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