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tweetiepooh · 07-07-2014, 11:53

Trouble is that if the limit is very low even eating food with alcohol still in it can take you over the limit without you being "aware". (I use quotes as you should be aware but it may not register.)

Maybe the levels need to be more "flexible". Your level could vary upto a fixed maximum depending on age, experience, convictions, driving conditions. In the later case the penalty could be discretionary too as things can change. I hope you get the idea. So while learning, within 2 years of passing your test, within n years of getting it back your limit is zero.

Generally though I don't drink and drive at all. Especially on long journeys, at night, poor conditions.

07-07-2014, 11:53	#9
tweetiepooh Virgin Media Employee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester Services: Staff MyRates BB: VM 1Gb TV: VM XL Phone : VM XL Posts: 3,344	Re: Common sense at last [Scottish Drink Drive Limit] Trouble is that if the limit is very low even eating food with alcohol still in it can take you over the limit without you being "aware". (I use quotes as you should be aware but it may not register.) Maybe the levels need to be more "flexible". Your level could vary upto a fixed maximum depending on age, experience, convictions, driving conditions. In the later case the penalty could be discretionary too as things can change. I hope you get the idea. So while learning, within 2 years of passing your test, within n years of getting it back your limit is zero. Generally though I don't drink and drive at all. Especially on long journeys, at night, poor conditions. __________________ I work for VMO2 but reply here in my own right. Any help or advice is made on a best-effort basis. No comments construe any obligation on VMO2 or its employees.