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Drink-drive limit set to be lowered
By Visordown News on 08/01/2010 15:29:41
Government launches review into drink and drug driving laws
NEW ROAD road safety legislation announced yesterday could reduce the drink-drive limit to the equivalent of one pint of beer, or half a glass of wine.The plans, announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis, could also see the implementation of a
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New drink-driving statistics revealed
By Visordown News on 24/11/2009 09:12:21
Bikers half as likely to drink-drive as other road users
MOTORCYCLISTS are half as likely as other road users to drink-drive, according to recent figures released by the MCI.The latest drink-drive statistics show of the motorcycle riders tested following an accident in 2008, 1.4 per cent failed a
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US drink-related bike deaths on the increase
By Visordown News on 29/08/2008 10:29:45
Latest government report shows car drivers are getting the anti-drink-drive message while bikers are not
BOOZY BIKERS are on the increase in America according to latest reports. Drunk-driving deaths fell in 32 states in 2007, the government reported yesterday, but alcohol-related fatalities increased among motorcycle riders in half the states. Nearly 13,000 people were killed in cra...
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Scotland faces tough new drink-drive laws
By Visordown News on 07/12/2010 11:47:39
Proposed lowering of drink-drive limit and vehicle seizure initiative for first-time offenders
DRINK-DRIVING offenders may face having their car or motorcycle confiscated under tough new measures by Scotland’s police chiefs.The initiative, which already applies to repeat offenders and disqualified drivers, could also be brought into action
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Drink drive limit unchanged
By Visordown News on 22/03/2011 11:19:28
Government u-turns on lowering blood alcohol limit
BRITAIN'S drink drive limit will not be reduced but 'drug driving' laws to come.A motorist's right to a blood test has been revoked, closing an old loop hole that allowed a 'sobering up' opportunity, potentially resulting in 5000 extra convictions
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Drink drive offenders on the increase
By Visordown News on 21/01/2009 09:01:03
Government anti-booze campaign fails as tipsy drivers get behind the wheel
across England and Wales, said: "Drink and drug-drive collisions not only devastate the lives of victims and their families, but they also ruin the lives of the offenders. Alcohol and drugs can impair your ability to judge speed and distances, reduce
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Racer death sparks energy drink warning
By Visordown News on 20/01/2009 09:03:09
Aussie bike racer dies after drinking seven cans of caffeine-laced 'energy' drink
THE DEATH of a motorcycle racer in Australia, who drank seven cans of an energy drink between races, has prompted a nationwide warning from the Oz government about consuming the caffeine-laced beverages.The rider has not yet been identified
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Valentino Rossi signs for Monster Energy drink
By Visordown News on 19/01/2009 12:19:08
Energy drink big-hitters drop Hopkins in favour of Italian sporting giant
REIGNING MOTOGP World Champion Valentino Rossi has signed a £2 million two-year sponsorship deal with energy drink manufacturer Monster. The company have dropped Kawasaki MotoGP star John Hopkins in favour of the charasmatic Italian in a deal
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Brits amongst worst drink drivers in Europe
By Visordown News on 02/07/2008 11:31:01
New study shows UK near top of results for drink-related driving offences
BRITAIN'S ROAD users are among the worst offenders in Europe for drink-driving, a new study has revealed. Six per cent of drivers get behind the wheel despite being over the limit, according to research by road policing group Tispol. Only
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Serial drink-driver jailed for biker's death
By Visordown News on 08/11/2010 13:14:44
TWO previous convictions, no licence and now this. Are we too soft on repeat offenders?
AN UNLICENSED drink driver who killed motorcyclist in a head-on smash after downing six bottles of lager has been jailed for six years.Dimitri Desmond Wright, aged 35, was found guilty of causing the death of Steven Eames, 51, in September this year
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