Milton Scott yesterday.

And Sen. Scott said compulsory seatbelt wearing in a bid to cut the roads death toll should also be considered.

He said: "Zero tolerance is something we should at least discuss -- I know in some jurisdictions, especially Canada, you drink, you lose your licence.

"We need to look at the role alcohol plays in road deaths.'' Sen. Scott, speaking at yesterday's session of the Upper House, added that he wore his seatbelt "as much as possible.'' He said: "We need to be concerned about the road deaths on this Island -- we need to take an objective look at this and not rule anything out.'' But Sen. Scott firmly backed seatbelts or special harnesses for youngsters travelling in cars.

He said children under the age of five should never travel in a car unrestrained.

Sen Scott added: "What we need to look at is that kids under a certain age should be fixed into an appropriate safety seat.'' Opposition Senate leader Maxwell Burgess said: "I don't think any Bermudian likes the thought of anybody dying on our roads and we must look for ways and means we can minimise the potential for loss of life.'' And UBP Sen. Patricia Gordon Pamplin said: "We have to take responsibility for the manner in which we operate our vehicles and the way in which we protect our children.

"I welcome looking into the seatbelt laws and I hope it's something which is done very carefully.'' Independent Sen. Jeanette Cannonier said a special report on transport had called for the use of seatbelts -- particularly for young children.

And she asked: "What is it going to take for Government to realise that this is something which needs to be looked at and dealt with in the near future?'' Editorial: Page 4 Senators support seatbelts The Royal Gazette reported earlier this week that new Road Safety Council chairman Delcina Bean Burrows had backed a zero limit for drinking and driving.

Chamber of Commerce president Michael Smith yesterday warned the move could hit tourism and Island businesses.

He said: "There would be significant commercial implications to a large number of the Chamber's members and I'm sure this call was read with consternation by everybody in the hospitality business and the liquor business.

"A policy of zero tolerance on the roads would have huge ramifications across the entire range of bars, restaurants and supermarkets, even. The commercial implications are severe.'' He added: "It's a newly-appointed board and the message has got to be the same to any new board, as it is with the new Government -- they should think and consult before any announcements are made.'' DELCINA BEAN BURROWS -- New Road Safety Council boss.