The Victorian Government has introduced legislation to enforce stricter penalties on people drinking alcohol whilst driving. The new legislation, introduced on Tuesday, will amend the Road Safety Act to introduce two new offences that prohibit the consumption of intoxicating liquor by a person driving a motor vehicle or accompanying a learner driver.
“To allow people to sit behind the wheel and drink while driving undermines the message that drinking and driving don’t mix, and undermines the good work of the TAC and many others to get that message through to motorists, particularly young motorists,” said Attorney-General Robert Clark.
“If the legislation is passed by Parliament this week, it can be on the statute books before Christmas, helping to save lives and reduce trauma on our roads during the festive season,” said Clark.
