Deadly New Years

Statistics show more people die on new years eve than any other time during the Holiday Period, which runs from December 23rd - January 3rd

Police Superintendent Neville Taylor said anybody driving on New Years Eve should expect to be breath tested as police officers will be manning over 100 highway patrol units and every booze bus they have.

Monash University accident research centre associate director Stuart Newstead said New Years Eve was deadly because of a combination of factors. "People are more likely to be drinking alcohol, travelling on unfamiliar roads, driving in the country and suffering fatigue all of which increase the possibility of fatal crashes." 

Superintendent Taylor said, "There are those who misjudge things and think they're OK to drive. It doesn't matter if you try to do the right thing and you crash and kill yourself. You're just as dead." He also issued this warning to all; Dangerous drivers will be caught, regardless of where they travel. 

Don't risk it, make sure you plan your night out to include safe transport to and from your destination on New Years Eve. If you are driving, keep your AlcoSense personal breathalyser in your pocket, handbag or glove box and test yourself before you step behind the wheel. 

AlcoSense, keeping your options open this New Years Eve

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