The DfT are considering the introduction of roadside breath tests.

A Government-funded report has recommended the change as an “effective” way to reduce drink-driving, and it has already led to a surge in roadside tests in Northern Ireland since mandatory breath tests were allowed in the region.

Police are currently only allowed to breath test a motorist if they suspect the driver has been drinking, has been involved in an accident, or has committed a traffic offence.

Mandatory testing would need a change to the Road Traffic Act but would give police the powers to stop vehicles without suspicion and conduct breath tests on any driver at any time.

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