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Alcohol and Drug Driving
- 1/14Many fatal crashes are caused by people driving when they are
Tired.: Driving while tired poses a significant risk to your life and the lives of others.
A warning sign of fatigue includes having trouble focusing, keeping your eyes open, or holding your
Head up.: Recognizing these signs is crucial for avoiding fatigue-related crashes.
To avoid driver fatigue, you should get a good night’s sleep before driving, preferably
8 hours.: Adequate rest is the primary defense against driver fatigue.
Effects of alcohol on driving include slowing your reaction times and affecting your
Senses and judgment.: Alcohol is a major contributing factor to road crashes due to its impairing effects.
Can I drink any alcohol if I am under 20 and plan to drive?
No, there is a zero alcohol limit.: Even one drink can lead to a drink-driving charge for those under 20.
For drivers under 20, if your alcohol level is less than 150 micrograms per litre of breath, you could be fined and given
50 demerit points.: This is the penalty for violating the zero alcohol limit for underage drivers.
What is the consequence if an under-20 driver’s alcohol level is higher than the minimum specified limit?
Disqualification, 50 demerit points, and fine or imprisonment.: Higher alcohol levels for underage drivers lead to more severe penalties.
Can I reliably know how many alcoholic drinks will keep me under the legal limit?
No, it depends on many factors.: Factors like gender, size, and food eaten affect alcohol absorption, making it hard to predict individual limits.
Best advice regarding alcohol and driving is: if you drink at all,
Don’t drive.: Even small amounts of alcohol can impair driving ability.
The law states you must not drive if you’ve taken any type of drug that may negatively affect your
Driving ability.: This applies to both illegal drugs and certain prescription medications.
Use of medication along with alcohol can
Intensify the effects.: The combination can significantly increase driving impairment, sometimes lasting for many hours.
If I have taken medication along with alcohol, I must
Not drive.: The combination of medication and alcohol can intensify impairment effects, making it unsafe to drive
If signs of impairment, you should pull over, stop driving, and
Call friends or family for help.: If concern about impairment is severe, you should seek advice from a healthcare professional or call emergency services.
One severe consequence of driving after taking impairing medication is
Death or serious injury.: This risk applies to yourself, other people, and can lead to criminal charges.