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Romanian Parliament approves bill removing driving licenses of drunk, drugged drivers for 10 years

May 15, 2024

Romania’s Chamber of Deputies has adopted a bill that stipulates that drivers caught drunk or under the influence of drugs will lose their driving licenses for 10 years. The legislation received 256 votes in favor.

The bill aims to improve the legal framework for preventing and combating illicit drug trafficking and consumption and other substances likely to have psychoactive effects.

"Practically, from the moment of promulgation and entry into force, anyone detected driving...

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