Sir Keir Starmer new drink-driving law as he leaves as Prime Minister

MotoringMotoring NewsMotoringMeasures form part of a tough new road safety strategy15:02, 15 Jul 2026Drink-driving laws are set to be tightened in England, in measures which will be a legacy of Keir Starmer's time as Prime Minister.‌His Government has tabled a new road safety strategy which proposes cutting the drink-driving law.‌This means people would not be allowed to drink as much alcohol and legally get behind the wheel as is currently the case.‌READ MORE: 'Worst' 20 Midlands GP surgeries named in 2026 Patient SurveyGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppThe road safety strategy is set to go despite Starmer being replaced as PM by Andy Burnham next week.‌It proposes reducing the drink-drive limit in England and Wales from the current 35 micrograms down to 22. This is the existing