Breathalysers could be added to car ignitions in safety crackdown

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        August 30, 2026

Breathalysers could be added to car ignitions in safety crackdown

Good Morning Guildford — 2026-08-30

A coalition of police chiefs, road safety groups and motoring organisation the RAC are making the call
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Breathalysers could be added to car ignitions in safety crackdown
• A coalition of police chiefs, road safety groups and motoring organisation the RAC are making the call
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