Cullen vows to get tough on speed and drink driving
He yesterday received Cabinet approval for a road safety bill which includes increased fines and disqualification periods for major offences.
Under the proposed legislation, random breath-testing will be known as Mandatory Alcohol Testing [MAT]. Gardaí will have the power to stop motorists at any time and, unlike now, will no longer have to first form a suspicion that the driver has been drinking.