Would you support a reduction in the drink-drive limit?
More than two thirds of people would like the proposed new Scottish drink-drive limit introduced across England and Wales, a survey has found.
A survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) found 68 per cent would like the new proposal to be copied south of the border.
Under the new proposal, the Scottish government will lower the legal drink-drive limit to 50mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood before Christmas – to reduce the number of drink-related accidents and deaths on Scotland's roads.
More than 83 per cent of IAM's survey respondents confirmed that they drink alcohol, and over 47 per cent have agreed lowering the limit from 80mg to 50mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood will reduce the number of accidents taking place across UK roads.
Neil Greig, IAM's director of policy and research, said: "England and Wales are now totally out of step with drink-drive limits across the rest of Europe.
"Existing research has shown that between 63 and 116 lives can be saved every year by a lower limit. Different limits are also a recipe for confusion and the IAM would urge the Westminster government to review its approach as a matter of urgency."
The poll further revealed that over 53 per cent would prefer more thorough police checks to target drink-drivers, while only five per cent would support an increase in alcohol prices to tackle the problem.
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has taken steps which, if approved by the Scottish Parliament, would mean a new limit being introduced on December 5.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) welcomed the move, and called for the rest of the UK to follow suit.
