Andre Low on Road Traffic (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
Drink driving and drug driving can cause irreversible harm to people who have no control over the risks they face and parliament is right to strengthen the law on these fronts. NCMP Andre Low, who said this in parliament on Tuesday (Aug 4), pointed out that firm enforcement needs more than severe penalties. He stressed the need for clear rules on what constitutes drug presence and practical guidance for people taking lawful medication. On drink driving, he noted that the bill lowers the prescribed alcohol limit and is a substantial change intended to shift behaviour as much as enforcement. He wanted to know more about the evidence supporting the precise limits chosen, including the link to the risk of impaired driving.
Drink driving and drug driving can cause irreversible harm to people who have no control over the risks they face and parliament is right to strengthen the law on these fronts. NCMP Andre Low, who said this in parliament on Tuesday (Aug 4), pointed out that firm enforcement needs more than severe penalties. He stressed the need for clear rules on what constitutes drug presence and practical guidance for people taking lawful medication. On drink driving, he noted that the bill lowers the prescribed alcohol limit and is a substantial change intended to shift behaviour as much as enforcement. He wanted to know more about the evidence supporting the precise limits chosen, including the link to the risk of impaired driving.
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