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| The legal blood alcohol limit should be reduced to zero in England for drivers aged 17 to 20, the country's chief medical officer has urged. | The legal blood alcohol limit should be reduced to zero in England for drivers aged 17 to 20, the country's chief medical officer has urged. |
| Sir Liam Donaldson said in his annual report that although there was a risk the move would be unpopular among young people, it would improve road safety. | Sir Liam Donaldson said in his annual report that although there was a risk the move would be unpopular among young people, it would improve road safety. |
| Government transport statistics show more than 14 young drivers and their passengers die every week in Britain. | Government transport statistics show more than 14 young drivers and their passengers die every week in Britain. |
| The current legal blood alcohol limit is 80 microgrammes. | The current legal blood alcohol limit is 80 microgrammes. |
| The move would not require a major increase in policing, Sir Liam added. | |
| Road safety charity Brake has previously called on the government to introduce a graduated driver licensing scheme, similar to those operating in New Zealand, Canada and the US, to tackle the problem. | |
| The scheme typically includes a minimum learner-driver period and a novice-driver period after practical and theory tests have been passed. | |
| There can also be restrictions on driving at night and carrying passengers. |