Tougher Penalties For Drink Driving

I am sick and tired of constantly hearing about and seeing lives that have been Destroyed, ruined shattered and lost due to the selfish and inconsiderate actions of the scum that still think that it’s fine to still drink alcohol and drive! So I propose and ask for your backing for 3 radical new changes to the Australian State and Territory Drink Driving Laws.

Number 1. Zero tolerance. Why should there be a limit? If one is all you can have then surely it isn’t needed. Then there can be no error in Judgement then. With a limit it entices people to think ‘Oh, One more won’t push me over the limit?’

Number 2. The punishments are not severe enough and do not seem to get the message across. With Zero tolerance, any alcohol detected that is relevant to that day should result in an instant two year ban and a large fine. Any alcohol over a certain limit should result in a lifetime ban and/or jail time that is not suspended sentencing and an even larger fine. Refusal to give a roadside sample 6 month ban. Refusal to give a certified sample or Blood sample Life time ban. Re-offence should result in instant jail time, life time suspension of licence and all Australian motor vehicles fitted with breath analysis devices from Learner drivers to Open drivers regardless of race creed or colour or standing in the community.

Number 3. Finally, any offender that kills passengers in cars of drink drivers other vehicles and pedestrians should be given a jail term at a minimum of 14 years and a maximum of 25 years. I know some people will say that's not fair but knowingly drink driving with any alcohol in your system should be a crime. Hit and run drink drivers should not be awarded the courtesy of a trial as they didn't award the victim the courtesy to medical assistance or the right to live they cowardly ran away Immediate jail time and life time ban of alcohol and drivers licence seem appropriate

I believe if this was introduced it may cut down on drink driving as people will not want to face jail time or loss of licence therefore making the decision not to drink and drive an easier one.

A reward should maybe be given to people who report drink drivers that end up in a conviction. Also a list with pictures of convicted drivers should be made available to all alcohol serving establishments to make it easy to identify and refuse service to offenders. This may help in prevent repeat offenders offending again.

Finally most of the revenue made from these fines and convictions should go towards helping the victims and their families get the lives back together.

I know a lot of people may think these are harsh but how would you feel if your life with shattered by the careless actions of a drink driver?