UK Plans to Slash Drink Drive Limit | Leicester News

The UK government is set to slash the legal drink-drive limit in England and Wales from 35 to 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath — matching Scotland’s current standard — meaning even one pint or glass of wine could push you over the limit. This bold move, part of Keir Starmer’s road safety agenda, aims to drastically reduce drink-driving and road deaths, alongside other measures like mandatory eyesight tests for drivers over 70 and penalty points for unbuckled passengers. With alcohol’s effects varying by body, age, and weight, the new limit sends a clear message: no drinking before driving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e201b28faa5900b5