Scotland's Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill has submitted a proposal, which, if approved by the Scottish Parliament, would slash the country's drink-drive limit by almost half. The proposal would lower Scotland's drink-drive limit from 80mg to 50mg in every 100 ml of blood, potentially starting on 5 December. If the proposal passes, Scottish drivers could be breaking the law if they drink a small glass of wine or a single pint of beer and get behind the wheel.
Year: 2014
DVLA Ditches Paper Tax Discs
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is ditching the paper tax disc and going completely electronic starting 1 October 2014. UK drivers will still need to tax their vehicles, but after 1 October they no longer need to display tax discs on their windscreen's records will be digital.
News Brief – What’s Next for Scotland?
What's Next for Scotland?
On 18 September 2014, Scotland voted to reject independence and remain within the United Kingdom. In total, 3,619,915 people voted, making the turnout 84.5 per cent, a record high for a nationwide vote in Scotland - topping the 81 per cent turnout recorded at the 1951 general election, according to the BBC.