Fonz
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BBC NEWS
Telegraph motoring
obviously i have been on Mars the past few days or there has been lots of other news to report on and this wasn't covered greatly
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fazza
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Registered: 7th Feb 08
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wooo im 21 in less than a month 
but i very very rarely have a drink if im driving. only if i have a meal tbh
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Daimo B
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All for it.
But then i think it should be for all.
Dont drink and drive, simple really.
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DaveyLC
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Its a good idea I think; It helps to prevent people from getting into bad habbits when they first start driving.. To be honest I think it should be experience not age based. Drink driving is wrong but you are able to make much better judgements about your ability to drive after a drink when you are a more experienced driver.
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DaveyLC
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Oh but I do also think a zero tollerence is a bit unfair because there are lots of things you can eat which contain alcohol.
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Sammii
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Bollocks, i've just turned 18, well, by two months!
Saying that the only time i drink is special occasions, and xmas only comes once a year 
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N3CRO
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This is a good idea imo.
I'm 26  and never have anymore than 2 bottles of lager when driving if any.
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
Its a good idea I think; It helps to prevent people from getting into bad habbits when they first start driving.. To be honest I think it should be experience not age based. Drink driving is wrong but you are able to make much better judgements about your ability to drive after a drink when you are a more experienced driver.
I'd disagree with that.
People no matter how old, class, colour, age proffesion, still drink and drive.
Its the persons mentality that decides whether they should drive, also lazyness and lack of adventure.
But I do agree its more of a teaching thing. Ban it completly for younger people, after a few years it'll become part of life, but the teaching and mentality is forced in, so future generations will be less likley to drink and drive.
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nova_gteuk
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About time if you ask me.
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DaveyLC
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Originally posted by VXR
I'd disagree with that.
There are people who will drink and drive regardless BUT there are also people who will think to them selves "oh well I can have one or two drinks and I will be ok" then over the years one or two becomes three or four and so on.. If a normal law obiding citizen has the mind set instilled into them that drinking anything and driving is going to risk their license they are less likely to get into the habit of having one or two and so on.
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Jamie
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Been a long time coming
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gazza808
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to be honest i think it's unfair really.
should be all imo!
so if i've been on the piss and blow a sample of like 0.1 the next morning. would that in theory mean i'd get done??
nanny state 
[Edited on 28-11-2008 by gazza808]
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richc
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Its the older generation who do the majority of the drink driving.
Yes young ones will still do it but not half as much as the older generation.
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sampayne21
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im all for it, give anyone who gets caught big fines, instead of using speed cameras
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MJFF88
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Do you not think that this will be like the times you said "I can finally get served in a pub" "I can finally buy cigarettes"... "I can now have a few beers before I drive home"
I cant see it putting people in the right mindset to never drink drive, quite the opposite infact.
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JM_16v
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tbh i think its bad as if you drink then it means that you cant drive the next day AT ALL. maybe lower it by zero is a bit of a low number tbh
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MJFF88
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quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
tbh i think its bad as if you drink then it means that you cant drive the next day AT ALL. maybe lower it by zero is a bit of a low number tbh
How old are you out of interest?
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JM_16v
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the people that drink drive, dont care know so wont change them. its only the people that are semi sensible this will affect not the real dangerous ones out there tbh
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JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by MJFF88
quote:
Originally posted by JM_16v
tbh i think its bad as if you drink then it means that you cant drive the next day AT ALL. maybe lower it by zero is a bit of a low number tbh
How old are you out of interest?
21
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Fonz
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quote:
Originally posted by MJFF88
I cant see it putting people in the right mindset to never drink drive, quite the opposite infact.
i completely disagree.
if in those impressionable years when alcohol and driving are legal and new the two shouldnt be mixed. at the "mature" age of 21 the control of alcohol drinking/abuse is more settled than at 18 and the "wish" to "show off" with alcohol and driving (whether seperately or together) has gone, or certainly more restrained than at 18.
i admit there will be a thought of "im 21 now i can have A drink round Tom's tonight" but with the maturity of age and experience with alcohol there will be limited wanting to drink excessively and then drive home
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MJFF88
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quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
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Originally posted by MJFF88
I cant see it putting people in the right mindset to never drink drive, quite the opposite infact.
i completely disagree.
if in those impressionable years when alcohol and driving are legal and new the two shouldnt be mixed. at the "mature" age of 21 the control of alcohol drinking/abuse is more settled than at 18 and the "wish" to "show off" with alcohol and driving (whether seperately or together) has gone, or certainly more restrained than at 18.
i admit there will be a thought of "im 21 now i can have A drink round Tom's tonight" but with the maturity of age and experience with alcohol there will be limited wanting to drink excessively and then drive home
Aye, I see where you're coming from bud. It will be both of our opinions coming out in different individuals imo.
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pow
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Should be DRINK or DRIVE. The 2 don't mix.
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oceansoul
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It should be how it is in most of europe, i.e. Drink OR drive. any alcohol in the sample and its a BIG fine. Most europeans dont drink and drive (not the places i go to anyways, or the peoples i know) because of it.
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Jambo
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bad news for the people who use mouthwash!
Dont think this is the right direction to take, there needs to be some sort of social re-education! For both young and old.
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Colin
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I dont agree with it, alot of folk will get done the morning after when theyve slept the alcohol off & are fine but will still blow a tiny amount.........not enough to get done for just now.
Also another nail in the coffin for UK pub trade.
Nice one government...........wonder how they'll fuck with peoples lifes next!! 
[Edited on 28-11-2008 by Colin]
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