Drink-drive limit 'should be almost halved' to match Scotland

Police Federation calls for tougher rules and warns that women in particular 'aren't getting the message'

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The drink-driving limit in England and Wales should be lowered to bring it in line with Scotland and Europe, the Police Federation has said.

The current limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 80mg per 100ml of blood, equivalent to two to four units of alcohol. The limit was reduced to 50mg in Scotland last year and Northern Ireland is currently considering implementing a similar law. If the new rules came into effect, drivers could be over the limit after just one pint of beer.

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