I APPLAUD last Sunday's police action in curbing drink driving. It is one of the worst crimes on our roads. Here is how I suggest we rid our roads and highways of drink driving:
Caning: Minimum 12 strokes for first-time male offenders;
Fine: $50,000 for first-time offenders;
Confiscate vehicles on the spot and permanently;
Driving ban: Minimum 10-year bar for first-time offenders;
Shame them: Posters of offenders in public places;
Campaigns: Advertise the new penalties in the media;
Community work: Offenders to give talks in schools about the dangers of drink driving.
A fund should be set up from the fines collected and sale of confiscated vehicles to help seriously injured victims or the families of victims of fatal accidents.
