FlyerTon Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Heard on the news it's quite possible the new limit of 50mg per 100ml of blood (down from 80mg) will come in at approx the start of December. This could catch a lot of people out at the start of the 'party' season the morning after, where they would be under the limit in England but over the limit in Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Should be 500mg IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The fact is most accidents occur when the driver of the car is completely sober. Thus drinking and driving should be made compulsory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Heard on the news it's quite possible the new limit of 50mg per 100ml of blood (down from 80mg) will come in at approx the start of December. This could catch a lot of people out at the start of the 'party' season the morning after, where they would be under the limit in England but over the limit in Scotland. This is same as most, if not all Australian States & Territories but we have the added Zero tolerance if on L or P (probationary) plates or if driving a taxi, bus or truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 New limit to come in on 5 December. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-29750001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McB Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Would like to see the scientific evidence that drivers with 79mg are less safe than those with 49mg. If it's there will have no probs with this. Kenny the Cnut certainly knows about intoxication mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Need to go from 4 pints to 3 before the drive home then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrif John Bunnell Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Good news. People who drink and drive are arseholes of the highest order. I'm sure the rest of the UK will follow suit in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tio Pepe Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I don't really care what the limit is as long as science and long-term statistics justify the figure chosen. What I don't think is sensible is having different limits within the same country. What if a road closure forces a detour through Scotland for someone driving perfectly legally in England. It would be ludicrous if that person became a criminal temporarily through no fault of their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Some absolute morons on radio Scotland this morning. 'How do I know if I'm ok to drive the next day if I've had 1 pint with my tea the night before!'. What the f**k are you drinking a pint of?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I don't really care what the limit is as long as science and long-term statistics justify the figure chosen. What I don't think is sensible is having different limits within the same country. What if a road closure forces a detour through Scotland for someone driving perfectly legally in England. It would be ludicrous if that person became a criminal temporarily through no fault of their own. Unless Scottish regions are going for different limits then this will be the same in the whole country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The rule for pints : 5 and drive and stay alive. 6 is for dicks and nips do not mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I don't really care what the limit is as long as science and long-term statistics justify the figure chosen. What I don't think is sensible is having different limits within the same country. What if a road closure forces a detour through Scotland for someone driving perfectly legally in England. It would be ludicrous if that person became a criminal temporarily through no fault of their own. Then you will be over the limit it is pretty simple. Its not through no fault of your own. You have a choice not to drive over the border and over the limit. It might be the same country but they are different legal jurisdictions. Mind you if my experience of drink driving in the borders is anything go by the police wint enforce anything undwr 19 pints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Good thread for outing people who think that driving with any amount of booze in your system is a good idea. also surprised at no mention of booze in food or naturally occurring alcohol, a favourite excuses of the hand wringers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Richelieu Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 What about the booze that occurs naturally in food, or alcohol that exists naturally in the body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing (2) Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The hand wringers are the ones that lobbyed for a new limit. I quite often go for 2 pints after work. This changes everything. Either no drink at all, or get blootered. There is no middle ground anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 The hand wringers are the ones that lobbyed for a new limit. I quite often go for 2 pints after work. This changes everything. Either no drink at all, or get blootered. There is no middle ground anymore. I vote for get blootered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cults_sheep Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I blame the No voters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I vote for get blootered. Hear hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tio Pepe Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Then you will be over the limit it is pretty simple. Its not through no fault of your own. You have a choice not to drive over the border and over the limit. It might be the same country but they are different legal jurisdictions. Mind you if my experience of drink driving in the borders is anything go by the police wint enforce anything undwr 19 pints. Well it is through no fault of your own. Your journey commenced in England and ended in England and your route did not take you through Scotland. A road is closed and you are diverted through Scotland. That is unfair and probably unworkable. If you were intending to drive thorugh Scotland to get home tough, but if forced through when you were operating legally otherwise is not fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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