Zero-tolerance approach to drug-driving planned

The Government has promised to introduce legislation for a “zero-tolerance” approach to illicit drug-driving as well as motorists whose driving is impaired by the use of prescription medicines.

Roadside testing for drug driving, the fitting of alcolocks to the vehicles of convicted drink drivers and rehabilitation courses for repeat traffic offenders are also among a range of measures contained in the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy published yesterday.

Other road safety initiatives will see cyclists liable for on-the-spot fines and a ban on people over the legal drink driving limit being allowed to act as an accompanying driver for learner permit holders.