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Roadblocks planned in bid to catch drink-drivers

MOTORISTS in Scotland are being targeted in a drink-driving crackdown which could see regular breath tests carried out at police roadblocks.

The SNP is proposing a "zero-tolerance" approach to drink-driving, which could lead to all drivers being stopped and breathalysed on main routes to and from pubs and clubs.

Ministers also hope to lower the legal blood-alcohol limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to the European average of 50mg – the equivalent of one small bottle of beer.