Exclusive-The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
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Exclusive-The Trump Administration killed a draft proposal to halve alcohol limits, sources say
Updated: 2026-01-08T15:12:49Z
Exclusive: The Trump Administration Killed a Draft Proposal to Halve Alcohol Limits, Sources Say
It's a move that has left many wondering about the priorities of the outgoing administration - and the potential consequences for public health. According to sources close to the matter, the Trump Administration recently killed a draft proposal to reduce the blood alcohol limit for drivers from 0.08% to 0.04%.
The proposed change was intended to bring the US in line with other countries, such as Japan and Australia, which have lower BAC limits. However, it's unclear what motivated the administration to reject the proposal at this stage.
- Lowering the blood alcohol limit could have reduced the number of impaired driving-related accidents on US roads.
- The change was also seen as a way to reduce the social and economic costs associated with drunk driving, such as lost productivity and medical expenses.
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