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Motorists are facing a ban on consuming any alcohol before taking the wheel under new plans drawn up by the Department for Transport.

The push is part of the “None for the Road” movement that hopes to eventually establish a no alcohol whatsoever rule for all motorists and end drink driving once and for all. 

The Local Government Association – which represents over 370 councils and fire and rescue authorities, has also called for the Government to drop the current “safe” limit from 80mg to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.

Typically 80mg was reached after a person drinks a pint and half of beer. The reduction could mean the limit being reached after just one pint.

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There is a very significant difference between dangerous and careless driving (also known as driving without due care and attention). However, legally, it all hangs on one word – “far”

Driving without due care and attention is described as driving below what would be expected from a competent and careful driver.

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With so many dos and don’ts, motorists have been subjected to a lot of driving myths regarding what is and what isn’t a driving offence.

From drinking to road rage, we have gathered the biggest rumours to break down whether they’re true or false.

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