Just seen this article on the BBC website about how they'll be breathalysing people on the doors of a number of pubs and clubs in Birmingham. I can understand why they would want this for the legitimate reasons of reducing drunk crimes.
But to me the whole thing stinks of nanny state nonsense and exploitation of punters who will have to pay even more than the already heady cost for a night out.
The limit for being refused also seems low to me, it's just twice the UK drink driving limit which is around 4-5 pints of bog standard lager from what I've read. I view myself as a lightweight and even I would be around or above that amount by the time I got to a club. So others who drink 1.5x to double my amount will either be refused or go in sober which from past experiences is pretty awkward.
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But to me the whole thing stinks of nanny state nonsense and exploitation of punters who will have to pay even more than the already heady cost for a night out.
The limit for being refused also seems low to me, it's just twice the UK drink driving limit which is around 4-5 pints of bog standard lager from what I've read. I view myself as a lightweight and even I would be around or above that amount by the time I got to a club. So others who drink 1.5x to double my amount will either be refused or go in sober which from past experiences is pretty awkward.
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