A Bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988 to lower the prescribed limit of alcohol in relation to driving or being in charge of a vehicle; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
This bill would lower the legal alcohol limit for anyone driving or in charge of a vehicle under the Road Traffic Act 1988. It also includes related provisions to implement and enforce the lower limit. The aim is to improve road safety by reducing drink-driving.
The bill is at the Third Reading stage in the House of Lords. If passed, it will proceed to the House of Commons for debate and potential amendments before moving towards final approval and Royal Assent.
Generated 21 February 2026
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the Bill - took place on 5 May and no amendments were made.
The Bill now goes to the Commons for its consideration.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
