The Government believes New Zealand drivers aren't ready to moderate their drinking. We know they are. So take responsibility for keeping our roads safe by signing up: Two Drinks Max.
- Sign up at nzherald.co.nz here
- Sign up on Facebook here
- Use #2DrinksMax to show support on Twitter
This country's drink-driving limit is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood - the same as Britain and the United States - but Australia and most of Europe use a limit of 50mg per 100ml, also referred to as a 0.05 limit.
Only Parliament can change the law. But we can help change attitudes. Our campaign will encourage people to regulate themselves, and to not drive if they've had more than two drinks.
Broadcaster Simon Barnett explains why he is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign:
Do you support lowering the drink/drive limit to 50 mg - already in place in many countries and recommended by NZ police, MoT and Alcohol Healthwatch?
I'm in. I absolutely support it. It seems to me that it's commonplace overseas and it's idiotic not to do it when evidence suggests most people are confused about how much to drink and how much not to drink.
Will you pledge your name to the Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign?
Absolutely, unequivocally. I really admire you for doing this, good on you.
Why do you think it's important to get behind the campaign?
People power has made a difference in the past. We need to send a signal to the Government that there are a huge volume of people that have a voice and wish to express their voice - and this is a way they can do it.
Have you, your friends or family been involved in a drink-driving crash or been a victim of one?
No, fortunately. I can't imagine anything more horrific that your child being hurt, maimed or killed as a result of somebodies gross misjudgment - someone just drinking too much booze. It's such a simple thing to stop.
Has drink-driving affected your life?
Tell us your story.
