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I get the idea behind cutting drink‑drive limits, but it feels like the government is focusing on the wrong thing. Around 270 people die each year because of drink‑driving, which is tragic – but it's a tiny fraction compared to deaths caused by speeding, distraction, fatigue, or poor road conditions. If the goal is to save lives, why not prioritise the biggest risks first? |
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