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Pubs feeling the pain of heavier drinking and driving penalties

Recently-toughened drinking and driving laws appear to be hurting the bottom lines of local pubs.

Recently-toughened drinking and driving laws appear to be hurting the bottom lines of local pubs.

Bonnet Hill Pub and Grill owner Judy Edgson said patrons are "scared to drink" as a result of the changes, even though most should still be able to get behind the wheel after a couple of drinks provided they've also had something to eat.