New device to be trialled at police stations within months
Police in England and Wales are soon to receive a new weapon in their armoury to combat drug-driving.  The new hand-held device will test for drugs in a way similar to that of the breathalyser which tests for alcohol by measuring the quantity in a person’s breath.  It is hoped that the new device, which will be introduced to all… read more

Blood alcohol limit to be lowered by almost half under new plans
According to a story in the Daily Telegraph, the new coalition government is studying a proposal made by a commission reviewing drink driving laws to lower the legal alcohol limit for drivers from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood down to 50mg.  If the changes are made it would be the first major change to drink-driving regulations… read more