Most New Zealanders want the Government to lower the drink
drive limit for all adult drivers, according to a recent
poll.
Half of the Motor Trade Association (MTA) poll's 500
respondents said that the limit should be decreased for all
drivers over 20, while 30 percent said the limit should
remain the same and the Government should look at increasing
penalties, and 20 percent said they weren't sure.
A fortnight ago the Government proposed a zero drink-driving
limit for under 20s as part of a raft of new rules aimed at
reducing road fatalities. Transport Minister Steven Joyce did
not commit to lowering the rate for all adults and said that
research was inconclusive on whether it would lower fatality
rates.
MTA spokeswoman Ana Zandi said: "The public tell us that they
want to see a decrease in the blood alcohol limit for drivers
over 20".
"Although it's hard to know if we could also expect a zero
drink-drive limit for this age group, a review of the current
0.08 blood alcohol limit for adult drivers needs to be
considered," she said.
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