The majority of motorists across England and Wales would support the introduction of a reduction in the national alcohol limit for all road users.

Research carried out by the Institute of Advanced Motorists has revealed that 70 per cent of drivers would be in favour of the rest of the UK following the example of Scotland and cutting the legal drink-driving limit from 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood to just 50 mg.

This step was taken in Scotland in December 2014 and during the last 12 months, Police Scotland have confirmed a 19 per cent annual reduction in the number of drivers prosecuted for being over the legal alcohol limit.

Cracking down on this type of dangerous and antisocial behaviour by giving less leeway to those that would drink and get behind the wheel of a vehicle therefore appears to be having a positive effect in Scotland so far.

IAM chief executive officer Sarah Sillars stated: “While the police double their efforts in reducing the number of drink-drive incidents during this time of year, it’s important that we look to a solution that can make a positive change over the long term.

“Many of our survey participants would like to see stricter laws introduced in order to discourage those who continue to risk one or two drinks when driving. The IAM welcomed the adoption of lower limits in Scotland last year and this change seems to be successfully reinforcing the message that we should all make it none for the road.”