Drink-driving ban passes first test in Russia
Russia's lower house of parliament has approved a complete ban on drink-driving.
President Medvedev said allowing even a small amount of alcohol in the blood encouraged drivers to consume more.
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President Medvedev said allowing even a small amount of alcohol in the blood encouraged drivers to consume more.
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