Zero drink driving in Scotland

[aggi]

Canada has an interesting policy, zero tolerance for drivers for drivers under the age of 22.

Not entirely sure why after the age of 22 it's OK to have a drink and drive.

[Claretmatt4]

Probably assume you're a bit more worldly wise and have the good sense to moderate your drinking.

Don't agree mind

[ava10]

Although it's a late warning for car drivers going for a drink before or after the Rangers game. There's a zero limit/ tolerance for drink driving education program in force in Scotland..

Hi
What is Zero Tolerance?

It is illegal for people under the age of 21 to purchase and possess alcohol in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. And while driving under the influence of alcohol (normally 0.08 percent or higher blood-alcohol concentration) is illegal for all motorists, all states have so-called "zero-tolerance" laws for underage DUI offenses.

Zero-tolerance laws make it a criminal DUI offense for drivers under the age of 21 to drive with even a small amount of alcohol in their system, ranging from 0.00 to 0.02 percent BAC depending on the state. In light of such laws, even an innocent glass of wine with dinner could subject a young driver with a DUI charge. But the intent of these laws is to combat the very real dangers of underage drinking

[Wile E Coyote]

funny how the scots have taken a lead on this, a nation with more pi**pots per head ofpopulation,bit like when the irish were first to ban fags in pubs. strange but true.

[kethrine10]

Although it's a late warning for car drivers going for a drink before or after the dui classes in Tennessee. There's a zero limit/ tolerance for drink driving in force in Scotland..

Hello
The best way to prevent someone from driving drunk is to make a plan for a sober designated driver, and make sure everyone agrees to it ahead of time. If you are faced with a situation where someone who’s impaired is trying to drive, here are some tips on how to stop them:

Be as non-confrontational as possible.
Suggest alternate ways of getting to their destination — a cab, a sober driver, public transportation.
Remember that the person you are talking to is impaired — talk a bit more slowly and explain things more fully than if you were speaking to a sober person.
Explain that you don’t want them to drive because you care and you don’t want them to hurt themselves or others.
Suggest that they sleep over.
Enlist a friend to help you or to act as moral support — it’s more difficult to say “no” to two (or three or four) people than one.
If possible, get the person’s keys. It is far easier to persuade the potential driver when you hold this leverage.
If all else fails, call law enforcement. It’s better to have a friend arrested than injured or killed.