drink-driving
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2025
The president of the Royal Society, Venki Ramakrishnan, said on Monday that refusing to wear a mask in indoor public settings should become as socially unacceptable as drink-driving or not wearing a seatbelt.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2020
Teenager Mitch Iles will shoot for Australia at the Rio de Janeiro Games following the disqualification of double Olympic champion Michael Diamond for drink-driving and firearms offences.
From Reuters ● Jul. 3, 2016
A large amount of crime goes unrecorded because victims don't tell the police” But no-one imagines that the rise is because drink-driving is increasing.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2014
In fact health education adverts have decreased over the last 20 years, despite their effectiveness in reducing drink-driving, increasing seatbelt use, etc.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 17, 2010
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