ALCOHOL INTERLOCK
What has changed for young drivers?
From the 1 January 2007 new laws and penalties apply to probationary and fully licensed drivers under 26.Probationary and fully licensed drivers under 26 caught driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .07 or higher, will now have an alcohol interlock fitted to their vehicle when they return to driving.
What is an alcohol interlock?
An alcohol interlock is fitted to vehicle to make it impossible to start if the driver has been drinking.Click here for more information about alcohol interlocks.
Why are alcohol interlocks being used with drink drivers under 26 or on their Ps?
They are being used with young drink drivers because:
- drink driving deaths are an ongoing problem for young drivers, with half of drivers aged 21 - 25 years killed on our roads, because they were impaired by alcohol
- alcohol ignition interlocks are a well established drink driving measure. They provide a practical rehabilitation tool for drink drivers and are currently compulsory in Victoria for drink drivers with multiple offences
- extending their use to all young offenders will help deter irresponsible behaviour and repeat drink driving
