drink-driving

British

noun

1. driving a car after drinking alcohol
2. ( as modifier )
  
  drink-driving offences

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The two countries' drink-driving limit is also set to be tightened to be in line with Scotland's, with penalty points to be introduced for passengers not wearing a seatbelt.

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Politicians, including opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, also have past drink-driving convictions but have been able to bounce back - polls show Lee is now the country's top presidential contender.

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"You also have the officers out on the roads with speed cameras and also those conducting drink-driving checks so it impacts all of that."

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The Welsh government said: "We take road safety seriously and work closely with key partners to use electronic signage and other communication channels to warn drivers about the dangers of drink-driving."

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A man, 25, was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.

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