US EditionSpain rejects new drink-driving limit
The bill aimed to cut Spain’s legal blood alcohol limit by 60%, citing that one third of road deaths involve alcohol, but was narrowly defeated by 19-18 votes in Congress.
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Spain rejects new drink-driving limit
Spain has just rejected a major change to its drink-driving laws – and for now, nothing changes for drivers. In a tight vote, Congress blocked a proposal that would have significantly lowered the legal alcohol limit at the wheel, a move that had been framed as a step towards safer roads. For residents and expats alike, especially those who rely heavily on driving in places like Alicante or the… Source
The recent decision of the Interior Committee of the Congress of Deputies not to move forward with a greater restriction of the permitted levels of alcohol behind the wheel has reopened the debate on road safety in Spain. While the political arena holds divided positions, health professionals agree on a clear message: any alcohol consumption increases the risk of accident and reducing the limits would have a direct impact on mortality. But the q…
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