New drink driving laws have passed through all stages in the Oireachtas, after senators voted in favour of the legislation this afternoon.
The Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill will see the introduction of an automatic driving ban for first-time offenders, including those detected at the lowest limit.
It will also make it an offence for car owners to allow a learner driver to use their car without a qualified driver.
The bill faced a protracted debate in the Dáil before it was passed earlier this month, amid strong opposition from a number of rural TDs.
Senator Grace O'Sullivan today described the bill as a "step forward on road safety".
Source: The Irish Examiner, 17/07/18
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