David Hibble
Governments need to introduce a zero limit and minimum sentences so drivers will know they can not get away with it.
The drink driving problem
Approximately 26 per cent of drivers and motorcycle riders killed on Australian roads have a BAC higher than the legal limit (source: National Road Safety Action Plan 2005-2006, Australian Transport Council)
BAC is a measure of the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood: the number of grams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood e.g. a BAC of 0.05 means 0.05 grams or 50 milligrams of alcohol in every 100 millilitres of blood. As a driver’s BAC increases, so too does their risk of being involved in a crash:
0.05 double the risk
0.08 seven times the risk
0.15 25 times the risk
(source: RTA NSW 2005)
Novice drivers who have any alcohol in their blood are at a much higher risk of crashing, which is why they are restricted to a zero alcohol limit (source: RTA NSW 2005).
Yet our Justice system (Judges) say it’s OK by not handing down tough pentiles see : http://www.supremecourt.tas.gov.au/cops/redshaw_b_j
I have spoken to the DPP about an appeal and been told that it falls within the guide lines of sentences. What will the next Drunk Driver get?
Governments need to introduce a zero limit and minimum sentences so drivers will know they can not get away with it.
David Hibble
