Drink-drive convicts could face retraining

Motorists convicted of some drink and drug-driving offences may have their disqualification time cut if they are willing to undergo further training and driver rehabilitation courses.

Other proposals being considered by the Government include obliging convicted motorists to fit alco-locks and speed-limiting devices, as well as hold to a curfew on their hours of driving and restrictions on passengers numbers.

The Road Safety Authority, which is preparing a series of recommendations, said the courts may also direct offenders to re-sit their driving test.