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August 22, 2025
Malta’s insurers have criticised the government’s new National Alcohol Policy, warning that it lacks strong enforcement measures against drink-driving and risks repeating past failures.
The Insurance Association Malta (IAM) said the policy, released for consultation after an 18-month delay, omits a section dedicated to drink-driving that was present in the 2018–2023 framework.
It argued that the absence of measures such as random breath testing and mandatory alcohol checks after collisions undermines efforts to tackle a mounting road safety crisis....
Published on newsbook by Mr Dylan Attard on 18 August 2025
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