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.
World designer Denise L'Estrange Corbet explains why she 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?
Yes. I just don't think people should drink and drive after any amount of alcohol, it's just a really stupid thing to do. A lot of people are out of control just walking around after a few drinks, so they'd just be lethal behind the wheel.
It needs to be made a lot tougher. There need to be enormous penalties.
Will you pledge your name to the Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign?
Absolutely.
Why do you think it's important to get behind the campaign?
Drinking is a problem in New Zealand, full stop. Even when not behind the wheel - just alcohol in general.
I think [the limit] should be lower, and if you're caught once you should have your keys and your car taken off you and it's tough luck.
Have you, your friends or family been involved in a drink-driving crash or been a victim of one?
Touch wood, no.
Has drink-driving affected your life?
Tell us your story.
