New drink-drive limits mean one glass is too much

A SINGLE alcoholic drink could push many motorists over the limit from Friday following the introduction of lower drink-driving thresholds.

Transport minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed the revised limits will come into effect on October 28 as part of a major road safety campaign for the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

The formal implementation of the Road Traffic Act 2010 will see the general drink-driving limit reduced from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg.