Comments on: 1/3 of Aussies drive home drunk

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:24:40 +0000

The laws in VIC are a joke. One weekend I had 2 beers and drove home expecting to be under, I wasn’t. Blew 0.076 which I thought was only a fine offence, then I was told the laws had changed and it wasn’t .10 anymore but .07 and I had to go to court.

Meanwhile someone else at that party went through the same booze bus, caught using amphetamines, and only received a fine and 10 points?

How is using a substance that isn’t even supposed to be legally allowed in Australia less of an offence than 2 beers?

On the up side, I refuse to take my licence back due to the amount of bs new laws and have taken up cycling as my full time mode of transport. Time to get fit!

By: Lcat

Lcat — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:44:32 +0000

^or any night…..anytime…not ever!!

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:18:08 +0000

A reminder for all tomorrow night not to drink and drive…..please!Be safe!

By: Flying High

Flying High — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:18:40 +0000

Agree with the general sentiments here about the stupidity of driving drunk. However, here in the fantastic city of Sydney, I dare anyone to try catching a taxi at the wee hours of say \ Sun morning. At these times, there simply are NO buses going within cooee of where many ppl live, forget the trains so there is only taxi transport.

The other night on one of the rare occasions I am able to have a later night out, I gave up in disgust and walked home some 14km owing to the lack of cabs or ANY form of public transport – and I was not the only one. What kind of a retarded city is this? Seriously! What kind of a reportedly 24/7 international city can it be when you cant get any form of public transport. And this is the city – lets not even think about the outer suburbs. It is no bloody wonder ppl drink and drive.

BTW the were no booze buses or any sort of police car of any sort to be seen anywhere either.

By: Lcat

Lcat — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:33:54 +0000

Random testing for drugs is conducted in Tas.
Drowsy tired drivers are also a major risk.

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:31:15 +0000

yep they do but they have to suspect you first……

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:10:50 +0000

hey missile,

we now have random drug testing to accompany the breath test here in QLD.
from what they are saying it is immediate loss of license for any traces found in your system.

what other states test for drugs?
well im guessing WA dont yet

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:00:39 +0000

I also use the one drink rule. I get to a party, have my drink, then fill the same bottle up with water the remainder of the night.

Go home in total control, safety and knowing well that any accident I get involved in will most certainly not be my fault.

Steve

By: Grumps

Grumps — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:59 +0000

I have zero tolerance for people who drink and drive.

I have been to too many accidents, including fatals, that were the result of drink driving.

The thing that disgusts me the most is that those who do drink and drive show no concern for the lives of others.

By: Lcat

Lcat — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:59:03 +0000

Bob, how can u be guilt free if u know someone that has been getting away with for years – isn’t there a moral obligation on your part to have done something about that?