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Chief Constable Jo Shiner called for tougher sentences, saying intoxicated motorists who cause fatal crashes should face the same punishment as a murder charge.
Police chiefs are in early talks about plans that could see officers able to instantly disqualify drivers caught under the influence.
Talks are in place that could see police given the power to disqualify drunk or drug drivers instantly at the roadside.
As well as roadside bans, senior officers want tougher punishments for drivers who kill while under the influence, including potential murder charges.
Talks are in place that could see police given the power to disqualify drunk or drug drivers instantly at the roadside.