You're on holiday but watch out
June 28, 2012
All tourists that come to France, particularly the British, are in under the impression that the French are very relaxed about alcohol and in fact have a better relationship than we boozy Brits. Not so. The French have just as many alcohol related problems as we do. Giving booze to your kids from an early age makes no difference at all when it comes to responsible drinking.
One response by the government has been to require all drivers to carry a breathalyser kit in their car, so they can test themselves before getting behind the wheel. As from the 1st July, everyone driving in France will be required to have one and you'll be fined on the spot, if you can't show the police your breathalyser kit. The supermarkets sell them and I'm sure the ferry operators are selling them to.
This article though, shows up the croneyism that lurks beneath this edit. The man in government behind pushing this measure though also works for the company who makes the kits.
Click here for France 24 story - CONTROVERSY HIT'S FRANCE'S CRACKDOWN ON DRINK DRIVING
One response by the government has been to require all drivers to carry a breathalyser kit in their car, so they can test themselves before getting behind the wheel. As from the 1st July, everyone driving in France will be required to have one and you'll be fined on the spot, if you can't show the police your breathalyser kit. The supermarkets sell them and I'm sure the ferry operators are selling them to.
This article though, shows up the croneyism that lurks beneath this edit. The man in government behind pushing this measure though also works for the company who makes the kits.
Click here for France 24 story - CONTROVERSY HIT'S FRANCE'S CRACKDOWN ON DRINK DRIVING
Posted by Annette Gordon. Posted In : News
