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Should breathalyzers be used to stop drivers from accessing their vehicles if they’re over the limit?

The weekend saw three deaths in the space of 24 hours, bringing total fatalities to 61 in 2024 an...

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07.00 8 Apr 2024


Should breathalyzers be used to stop drivers from accessing their vehicles if they’re over the limit?


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The weekend saw three deaths in the space of 24 hours, bringing total fatalities to 61 in 2024 and despite tougher penalties there doesn’t seem to be any affect on road users that abuse the system. 

Should breathalyzers be used to stop drivers from accessing their vehicles if they’re over the limit? We discussed with Leo Leighio of the Irish Road Victims Association.


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