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Drink-drive limit to be reduced in Scotland

The legal drink-driving limit will be reduced in Scotland from the beginning of December, STV reports.

Drinkers in Scotland will have to take extra care if they are driving. Credit: Johnny Green/PA

Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny McAskill has introduced new legislation cutting the limit from 80mg of alcohol to 50mg in every 100ml of blood.

The new law means that from December 5 there will be a lower drink-driving limit in Scotland than England and Wales.