Well I guess it makes sense

[airboatr]

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013 ... ssion?lite

[DaveB]

Healy-Rae, who runs a pub in the village of Kilgarvan, said because people couldn’t drink alcohol in pubs then drive home, they were instead buying it in supermarkets and drinking at home. This could lead to a downward spiral that ended with some taking their own lives, he argued.

This bloke does live in a rural area doesn't he

ATB
DaveB

[Airspeed]

So, do tell, what are the current drink driving rules in the UK?
The limits vary between states in Australia, but if you're under the blood alcohol limit, there's no offence committed.
In Victoria, the limit is .05, which is roughly the result of 2 x 375ml cans in an hour.
Metabolism, period of drinking etc etc all play a part.
If you're a P plate driver (provisional licence held for a couple of years after passing the driving test) the limit is zero.

[airboatr]

This bloke does live in a rural area doesn't he

ATB
DaveB

no ruling that out ...

[airboatr]

So, do tell, what are the current drink driving rules in the UK?
The limits vary between states in Australia, but if you're under the blood alcohol limit, there's no offence committed.
In Victoria, the limit is .05, which is roughly the result of 2 x 375ml cans in an hour.
Metabolism, period of drinking etc etc all play a part.
If you're a P plate driver (provisional licence held for a couple of years after passing the driving test) the limit is zero.

In Rual Northern Ireland , I believe, so don't quote me,
You have to be able to recite Paddy had a little lamb twice, but not thrice, since that would be viewed as harsh treatment to the siad imapir inavisual.

... anyway something like that....

[FlyTexas]

Just think of all the new 'Paddy and Mick' jokes we'd have if the Irish were allowed to drink and drive.

Brian

[PaulC]

Limits are;

35ug/100ml of breath
80mg/100ml of blood or
107mg/100ml of urine.

These are researched to be the same alcohol level in each method of testing.

Paul

[Airspeed]

Thanks Paul,
That would be .08 in Aussie speak.
I checked the web because there were differences between States, but it seems that it's now .05 across the board.
Drivers of heavy vehicles and selected others have a zero limit.

If yours is .08, sounds like folks can have a drink or two and drive home.
Sounds very much as though the pub operator is trying to increase his personal sales - as was hinted at in a prior post.
I think I'll have a simulated drink to celebrate How's my reading?

[PaulC]

After those virtual drinks, keep out of the virtual cockpit for 8 virtual hours!

[Garry Russell]

Locally...it's supposed to be the equivalent of two pints, but some like me for example who never normally drink can be affected on just half a pint of stronger stuff, especially some ciders.

Others can have ten pints and be OK as that's their normal night out.

So the limit means nothing and is zero for some hours for certain jobs but not driving.