RAC comment on new IAS report on drink-driving law enforcement

RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams said: “Falling roads traffic police officer numbers are stretching forces and one impact of this appears to be a reduction in breathalyser tests which is a worrying development. RAC research has found that around five million drivers believe they have got behind the wheel while over the limit at least once in the past year.  

"Our research also found there is extensive general public support for a UK-wide reduction in the legal blood-alcohol limit to 50 milligrams - as enforced in Scotland - or even to 20 milligrams, with six in 10  (59%) British motorists saying they are in favour of this becoming law."