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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

UK drivers support black boxes and in-car breathalysers to improve road safety - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Car insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk conducted a survey which shows the majority of British drivers would welcome these changes, revealing strong public support for in-car safety technology aimed at tackling dangerous driving. An overwhelming 62% of the 1000 Brits surveyed believe breathalysers in vehicles would significantly reduce drink-driving incidents. The in-car breathalyser would require drivers to provide a breath sample before the engine will start, helping to prevent drink-driving incidents.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Three children hospitalised after being struck by car while playing on pavement in Belfast as man arrested

Three children were struck by a reversing car in Black Ridge View; all were hospitalized and a 37-year-old man was arrested on multiple driving-related charges.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Extremely dangerous' - Driver serving road ban found asleep at wheel while almost five times over the limit

Sumod George Sam was found slumped in a running car with a high alcohol level, despite being disqualified from driving.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Kerry jockey Oisin Murphy pleads guilty to drink driving - receives 70,000 fine and 20-month ban as he issues apology

Judge Sam Goozee emphasized to Murphy during sentencing that he was fortunate that neither he, his passenger, nor the public sustained injuries due to his reckless behavior.
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fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Kerry jockey Oisin Murphy pleads guilty to drink driving - receives 70,000 fine and 20-month driving ban

A 29-year-old man was sentenced for driving under the influence, showing a breathalyzer reading nearly double the limit.
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fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 months ago

Family of girl killed in Carshalton crash call for law change ahead of inquest

Lillie's family is campaigning for 'Lillie's Law,' which seeks to impose immediate suspensions and lifetime bans on drink-drivers who cause injury or death.
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fromThe Local France
5 years ago

Driving in France: What are the offences that cost you penalty points on your French licence?

In France, drivers start with points deduction on their licence, beginning with six points for new drivers, which increases for safe driving until a maximum of 12 is reached.
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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

East Londoners jailed in April including mum who drowned sons in bath

Kara Alexander, 47, murdered her two young sons, drowning them in the bath, and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Drink-drive London council boss given 88,000 golden goodbye' after crash scandal

Dosunmu's resignation and subsequent settlement has raised public outcry over accountability and misuse of taxpayers' funds.
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