New drink limit would imprison rural Ireland

HAVING read Michael Job’s sensible letter (September 9) regarding young drivers becoming prisoners in their homes if legislation proposed by the RSA is introduced, I want to highlight the plight of another group who are already prisoners in their homes as a result of crazy legislation.

These are rural dwellers, in particular those living alone whose only outlet was a pint or two at night in their local. As a result of drink driving laws these people are now afraid to go to the local, have a couple of pints and drive home in case they lose their licence.

I must emphasise that I do not in any way condone drink driving, but I am speaking about a type of person who can safely drive home along country roads after two pints.