Revolutionary new technology unveiled to tackle vital driving laws as thousands face penalties
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Drivers have been warned of tougher drink-driving rules after a new revolutionary roadside technology has been unveiled across the northwest.Merseyside Police has become the first police force in the UK to use new roadside alcohol-testing technology, which can help officers address cases of drink-driving more quickly.It forms part of Operation Take Off, a campaign aimed at stopping people from driving after drinking alcohol while returning home from holidays.
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The campaign was introduced after the deaths of eight-month-old Zackary Blades and his aunt, Karlene Warner, who were killed in May 2024 by a driver leaving Newcastle Airport who was almost three times over the legal alcohol limit.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The new technology allows police officers to collect an evidential breath sample at the roadside, meaning drivers can be charged immediately.It marks a significant point for the police, who could previously only use a roadside breath test to check if a driver was over...
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