National Assembly to vote on zero tolerance policy for drink driving

Many deputies have voiced their support for the total ban while some have suggested a drink driving limit, reported Le Tan Toi, chairman of the National Assembly’s National Defense and Security Committee, at the 34th sitting of the National Assembly Standing Committee in Hanoi on June 11.

The National Assembly Standing Committee on June 11 discussed the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, with a provision regarding the control of the alcohol concentration in blood or breath for vehicle drivers hitting the road.

According to Toi, the National Assembly Standing Committee has made an indepth analysis on the advantages and disadvantages of each option to report to full-time National Assembly deputies and to seek opinions from National Assembly delegations and relevant agencies.

Most deputies and National Assembly delegations have agreed on the total ban option, and none of National Assembly delegations have proposed consulting with National Assembly deputies on two options.

Toi said his committee supports the total ban option and has requested the National Assembly Standing Committee press ahead with the regulation.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Khac Dinh pointed to the fact that the absolute ban has been effective in reality and it has received strong support from the Government, the National Assembly Standing Committee and many deputies.

However, he said as some deputies are still confused about this issue, it is recommended that when the National Assembly separately vote on the issue when it passes the law.

Sharing the same opinion, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Legal Affairs Committee Hoang Thanh Tung also proposed a separate vote with a full explanation, in order to create consensus and to make legislation effective.