The Government is considering a proposal to drop the maximum legal blood alcohol limit for driving from 80 mg/l to 50 mg/l.
New Zealand’s maximum limit is considered to be high, with many other countries having already adopted a 50 mg/l limit, or lower. Yesterday, the SMC held a briefing on the subject, looking into the basics of blood alcohol, what the current limit allows, and what effect any changes would
Media coverage:
Dominion Post: ‘Staggering drunks’ legal under NZ’s alcohol limit
New Zealand Herald: Kiwis push for lower drink limits (with accompanying graphic)
Otago Daily Times: Poll supports cutting alcohol level
Stuff/NZPA: Experts back proposal to cut blood alcohol limit
The Press: Medics join push to cut driver limit