At three times you should lose your license forever never mind four
SpeedWobbles87 on
If you had asked me to guess would have guessed 3000+ not 300 tbf.
Ooh downvotes, I’m just happy it’s a lot lower than I would have guessed. Sorry I wasn’t chilled I guess
chronicnerv on
I am assuming most that get caught are simply people suffering from dependence on Alcohol. Also considering the difference in the amount of cars on the road compared to 1980 they should be happy that the rates are so low. For those that did not read the article they are trying to claim having similar rates to the 1980s is a bad thing when the reality is a success mainly down to the decline of the pub.
GodlessCommieScum on
There’s no excuse for it, but maybe if public transport were better then people would be less inclined to drive drunk.
goobervision on
Given how few police exist on the roads, I am surprised they catch so many.
MCDCFC on
It’s all about the probability of being caught. It’s all about having the Police presence to catch offenders
Geord1evillan on
So ban them forever after the first time.
Ain’t hard.
Due-Rush9305 on
I do worry that we are becoming to blaze about driving in this country. I would like to see changes to remind people that driving is a privilege not a right. If you can’t respect how dangerous it is, you should not be driving. If you have been caught drink driving once, I certainly think you should be losing your license for some time. It is such a stupid thing to do and if you have been caught four times, it is probably a regular occurrence. If you have been caught more than once, I don’t think you should ever be allowed to drive a car again. I am not sure that temporary driving bans deter people and if you are regularly putting other road users at risk, you should not be allowed to drive a car.
Sleepwalker112 on
Said this before but how is it basically impossible to lose your licence here?
YvanehtNioj69 on
I’ve noticed people going to the pub saying they’re only having 2 because they’re driving but then they have 4 or 5 pints. I think it’s common to be honest but if I ever have more than 1 drink I won’t drive, don’t have the best attention span sober. As others are saying though taxis are expensive the last few years a short 1 mile trip into town from here costs £7-8 now ..used to be about £3.50. Should be occasional late night trains 11pm is quite early as a cut off isn’t it..
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At three times you should lose your license forever never mind four
If you had asked me to guess would have guessed 3000+ not 300 tbf.
Ooh downvotes, I’m just happy it’s a lot lower than I would have guessed. Sorry I wasn’t chilled I guess
I am assuming most that get caught are simply people suffering from dependence on Alcohol. Also considering the difference in the amount of cars on the road compared to 1980 they should be happy that the rates are so low. For those that did not read the article they are trying to claim having similar rates to the 1980s is a bad thing when the reality is a success mainly down to the decline of the pub.
There’s no excuse for it, but maybe if public transport were better then people would be less inclined to drive drunk.
Given how few police exist on the roads, I am surprised they catch so many.
It’s all about the probability of being caught. It’s all about having the Police presence to catch offenders
So ban them forever after the first time.
Ain’t hard.
I do worry that we are becoming to blaze about driving in this country. I would like to see changes to remind people that driving is a privilege not a right. If you can’t respect how dangerous it is, you should not be driving. If you have been caught drink driving once, I certainly think you should be losing your license for some time. It is such a stupid thing to do and if you have been caught four times, it is probably a regular occurrence. If you have been caught more than once, I don’t think you should ever be allowed to drive a car again. I am not sure that temporary driving bans deter people and if you are regularly putting other road users at risk, you should not be allowed to drive a car.
Said this before but how is it basically impossible to lose your licence here?
I’ve noticed people going to the pub saying they’re only having 2 because they’re driving but then they have 4 or 5 pints. I think it’s common to be honest but if I ever have more than 1 drink I won’t drive, don’t have the best attention span sober. As others are saying though taxis are expensive the last few years a short 1 mile trip into town from here costs £7-8 now ..used to be about £3.50. Should be occasional late night trains 11pm is quite early as a cut off isn’t it..