Drunk Driving Permits Allowed in Ireland Rural Areas

Believe it or not, lawmakers in Ireland approved ‘Drunk Driving’ permits for some rural drivers, those living in isolated areas. What it means is that, some drivers could drink and still drive legally.

According to the Guardian, the motion was passed by Kerry county council on Monday with five votes to three. Councillor Danny Healy-Rae thinks it is safe to provide the special permits as drivers are “traveling very minor roads, with very little traffic” and these drivers “have never killed anyone”.

“They’re travelling in very minor roads, often on tractors, with very little traffic and it’s not right they’re being treated the same as the rest of the travelling public and they have never killed anyone.

“The only outlet they have then is to take home a bottle of whiskey and they’re falling into depression, and suicide for some of them is the sad way out,” he added.