In a rare example of rationality (cf the kneejerk) the Government has kicked the idea of lowering the alcohol limit into touch.
Of course having done so the wail has gone up and the media dutifully trot out "experts" who are given a forum to spew forth their hyperbole.
Well some "researchers" might well agree it would save lives but that don't make it so.
Indeed "researchers" for the most part don't even agree that the current level is a level that induces measurable impairment.
In the real world a driver aged 25 has significantly and measurably better reactions than a driver aged 70 and by these ninies own reasoning we should remove all 70+ year old drivers from our roads.
A move which would unquestionably save lives.
Of course having done so the wail has gone up and the media dutifully trot out "experts" who are given a forum to spew forth their hyperbole.
"I think the most important thing has been missed. [The Government] is saying that people are allowed to drink to over the level of intoxication and then drive. It's scandalous when you look at the international evidence," he said.
Although the Government had said it would spend another two years looking into whether to lower the limit, Sellman said, researchers agreed doing it now would save lives.
Well some "researchers" might well agree it would save lives but that don't make it so.
Indeed "researchers" for the most part don't even agree that the current level is a level that induces measurable impairment.
In the real world a driver aged 25 has significantly and measurably better reactions than a driver aged 70 and by these ninies own reasoning we should remove all 70+ year old drivers from our roads.
A move which would unquestionably save lives.