Pubdate: Tue, 18 Jul 2000
Source: Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)
Copyright: 2000 The Sydney Morning Herald
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Author: Glen Cozens

DRUG TESTS AND SLOWER CARS MAY SAVE LIVES

Is the NSW Government serious about reducing the road toll? A drug-affected 
truck driver drove on the wrong side of the road and killed two people.

Last week he was given less than six years in jail? It should have been 
much longer.

Another driver has been charged with three counts of attempted murder over 
an alleged road rage attack in Sydney just last week.

Four 17-year-old youths were killed at Dural after a party. Some people 
blamed speed. Should we blame speed for crashes caused by alcohol or drugs?

When will we get random drug testing for drivers? When will we get devices 
that stop drunks and drug addicts from driving?

The Government has a duty of care. It is time to increase penalties for 
people who cause crashes because of alcohol and drugs.

Glen Cozens, Kariong.
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