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Motorists want tougher sentences and instant roadside bans for drink-driving, says RAC

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Two in five motorists surveyed say they want tougher penalties for drink-driving.

Minimum driving ban is currently 12 months ( three years if convicted twice in 10 years ) Scotland 's stricter blood alcohol limit of 50 mg has been in place since 2014 .

Department for Transport said there were already "strict penalties" for people caught driving under the influence.

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