They fail to address what other crimes they are considering taking people's vehicles.
I think to resort to such action/potential 'theft' shows a grave failing in education and ability to impress the serious consequences of failure to drive/ride safely.
I agree who judges prior to proof that someone is indeed 'drunk' and unfit to drive! Some medicines can have an alcohol level increase (although the product excapes me for the minute).
There must be a very clear, simple and thorough compensation when down inappropriately or incorrectly too.
Payment too of such offences ought to be clearly laid out with all payment methods available, suitable for all peoples of all classes.
Totally agree that the alcohol level is set about right for proper enforcement and ensuring proper policing to ensure that those above such levels are stopped by police who have the facilities to tug those who are above this level and are driving recklessly or dangerously.
My own doctor followed someone for 15 miles to help when and if they had an accident (he said it was a miracle they didn't) and despite several calls to the police no one ever turned up. Just appalling!
At least in Belfast there does appear to be the full intent that Police will stop people which is good - I do hope they are well trained!
I wouldn't be too surprised if in some (many) years time that we don't end up with an individual alcohol level and likely gadgets to tell us when we are 'impaired'. I know that in Japan a show demonstrated vehicles that tell the driver that they are impaired/tired etc...
I'm not suggesting that relying on a gadget is good but for some the car not starting that would help to prevent a crime (or worse a crash), could be a very good thing.
However I'd rather have people so self inspired and recognised their responsibility to drive/ride safely at all times under all circumstances.
I do think that drunk people sleeping in their vehicles and clearly not driving ought not to be a crime as has been the case in the past!
(little idea) Perhaps a pub landlord could hold their keys while they sleep in their vehicles and hand them back later the next day? Although acting responsibly and getting a taxi or walking (etc) to the pub might be a far better plan !