Repeat drink drivers could soon have to blow into 'alcolocks' before every journey as investigation reveals the number of persistent offenders

An investigation into repeat drink-driving offenders comes as the Government consults on the introduction of in-car breathalysers as part of its Road Safety Strategy.


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