KEEP DEATH OF THE ROAD

Here on the Central Coast of New South Wales, our long week end was completely spoilt by the news that drivers have been at it again. The current laws, fines, loss of licence, community service appear to be totally useless in dealing effectively with this lunacy.

Something needs to be done now, and only draconian measures are going to have any real effect. For example.

Any driver convicted of drink driving will have the vehicle impounded, - PERMANENTLEY, No appeals allowed, plus the usual punishments to apply,
FURTHER. Insurance comnpanies to be absolved from paying all damage claims to those so convicted.

Unless a term of imprisonment is imposed,or licence withdrawn, the current laws allow the convicted driver back on the roads as soon as he leaves tahe Court.

If you are aware that if you are convicted of drink driving over the prescribed limit
aparts from the usual punishments you will loses your vehicle, probably worth several thousands of dollars, you won't drive when over the limit you? If you do, then you are certifiably insane.

In time of war, if a particular lalw nneeds to be in plaace, it can be done in a week. There is absolutely no raeason why these tough new laws canot be put into place before the next long week end,and most certainly before Christmas.

A friend puts it rather well, however unpopular and expensive these daconian laws are, they need some with the political will to bring system into force.

Most people think they have forever to live, Around 50 have about six months!! between now and the end of January that number, or close to itwill be maimed,
and or killed by the end of next January.

I really am not looking forward to blogging next January with the comment 'I told you so'

Caz.