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Road Safety Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for his remarks and all noble Lords who have informed the debate. As to the notion of introducing random and targeted breath testing respectively, I should like to reiterate a couple of thoughts. First, over the years we seem to have failed to continue a proper reduction in drink/drive casualties, as the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner, reminded us. Secondly, all studies show that effective enforcement and the fear of getting caught present real deterrence, a point strongly put forward by the noble Lords, Lord   Berkeley and Lord Bradshaw, and by my noble friend Lady Gardner of Parkes. As regards the lower drink/drive limit proposal, I stress that the majority of drivers support it. Yet currently the United Kingdom has one of the highest limits in Europe. If we were able now to reduce it, we   could then succeed in saving 65 lives a year. Meanwhile, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. 43 and 44 not moved.] Clauses 11 and 12 agreed to.