MPs ponder zero-alcohol limit for young drivers

Draft legislation proposing a zero-alcohol limit for young drivers, learner drivers and individuals driving without a licence was discussed at the House transport committee on Thursday afternoon.

Legislation will be submitted to Parliament within the next two weeks.

Transport committee chairman and Dipa MP, Alekos Tryfonidis, reiterated the significant impact of the legislation, which he said was directly relevant to young people and serious road accidents resulting in fatalities.