Drunk driving is one of the seemingly overlooked epidemics, and the consequences of which could be laughed at. In the US in 2010, 10,228 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third (31%) of all traffic-related deaths in the United States (www.cdc.gov).
- Australia, your first offense is 6-month suspension, and your second offense is a permanent license suspension.
-Sweden, A BAC over 0.02 will result in fines based upon how much money you have in the bank, possibly have your car seize and sold off and being sent to an alcohol treatment program
We petition for the increase of consequences of drunk driving to mimic the likes of Australia and Sweden, countries who's number of drunk drivers are under 16% (2011, source; www.tac.vic.gov.au)