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Feb 21, 2008

Seven measures to stop drink driving

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.

Ace Kindred Cheong Shiang Hoow