Scotland introduces lower drink-drive limit

The video discusses Scotland's new drink drive limit, which is reduced from 80 to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. This change aligns Scotland with most EU countries and aims to reduce road accidents. The video compares the new limit with the rest of the UK and highlights the lack of similar changes in England. It advises that the safest approach is not to drink before driving, as even small amounts can exceed the limit. The video also touches on the potential impact on cross-border travel between Scotland and England.

What is the new drink drive limit in Scotland?

• 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood

• 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood

• 100 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood

• 60 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood

Why is the new drink drive limit in Scotland not set to zero?

• Because it aligns with the rest of the UK

• To allow for alcohol from medicines and mouthwash

• To encourage moderate drinking

• To match the limits in the United States

How does Scotland's new drink drive limit compare to most EU countries?

• It is higher than most EU countries

• It is not comparable to EU countries

• It aligns with most EU countries

• It is lower than most EU countries

What is the potential impact of the new law on border towns like Coldstream?

• No change in driving behavior

• Higher drink driving incidents

• More people parking at the border and walking

• Increased traffic from England

What is the goal of the new drink drive limit in terms of road safety?

• To increase the number of drivers on the road

• To reduce the average 20 deaths a year caused by drink driving

• To match the drink drive limits in England

• To encourage more social drinking