70% support random breath-testing, survey finds

AROUND 70% of Irish people strongly support widescale random breath-testing of motorists, a national opinion poll revealed yesterday.

A total of 86% also strongly believe that individuals must take more responsibility in relation to drinking and driving, it emerged.

Some 85% of the public strongly agreed with the concept of a designated driver in the survey carried out at 60 locations around the country by MEAS (Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society).