The Justice Secretary has called for the transfer of more powers over drink-driving, before a debate at Holyrood this week on plans to reduce the limit.
MSPs will debate the Scottish Government's proposals to lower the existing blood/alcohol limit of 80mg/100ml to 50 mg/100ml, which are currently the subject of a public consultation.
Kenny MacAskill has written to UK Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin asking for the devolution of additional powers over breath testing, drink-drive penalties and differential limits.
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