Overview

This bill proposes to lower the legal alcohol limit for driving in the UK. The changes aim to reduce the number of alcohol-related road accidents by making the current limits stricter.

Description

The bill amends the Road Traffic Act 1988. It lowers the legal limit of alcohol for drivers across the UK. The new limits will be:

• 14 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
• 20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood
• 40 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of urine

The Secretary of State will determine the exact date the new limits come into effect through regulations.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify any changes to government spending. However, there might be increased costs associated with enforcing the new lower limits, such as increased police resources for breath testing and potential court costs.

Groups Affected

Groups potentially affected include:

• Drivers: Will face stricter penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol.
• Police: Will have increased workload in enforcing the new laws.
• The Courts: May see an increase in cases related to drink driving.
• Public Health Organisations: May see a reduction in alcohol-related road accidents, positively impacting public health.

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