Road safety campaign targets drink-driving 
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    Police have concluded a territory-wide campaign, arresting 46 drivers for drink-driving related offences.

     The campaign, codenamed "Quickchaser", and held between February 1, 2008 and yesterday (February 10) was aimed at enhancing public awareness about road safety and targeting drink-driving offences. It was the latest in an ongoing series of campaigns conducted by the Police during 2008 using a mix of publicity, education and enforcement to target such offences.

     Officers from Police Regional Road Safety Teams visited various bar and restaurant areas throughout the territory and distributed about 21,600 leaflets appealing to motorists not to drive after drinking. During the campaign period, 402 people were invited to take voluntary breath tests.

     Strict enforcement was taken during the Chinese New Year period, with 1,011 roadside checks conducted and 46 drivers arrested for drink-driving related offences.

     "Motorists are reminded not to drive after consuming alcohol. Offenders will be liable to a maximum fine of $25,000 and three years' imprisonment and penalized 10 driving-offence points; or possible disqualification from driving," a police spokesman said.

     The spokesman today (February 11) warned that the Police would remain vigilant against drink-driving throughout the year. 

Police report No.2
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Monday, February 11, 2008
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