![]() ![]() A high proportion of repeat drink drivers have clinical alcohol dependence problems.In 2015, the Queensland Police Service conducted approximately 3.65 million breath tests and detected over 22,000 drink driving offences – representing an offence rate of approximately 0.6%. ![]() ![]() Drink driving remains a major contributor to fatalities and injuries on Australian roads, even though an illegal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit has been in place for over 25 years.Over 1 in 4 drivers and riders killed on Australian roads have a BAC exceeding the legal limit.Drink driving is the number one contributing factor in approximately 30% of fatal crashes in Australia.This fact sheet focuses on Drink Driving The Centre has a commitment to achieve real and long-term results by providing research based information to policy makers and the community. The Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland (CARRS-Q) is one of the leading centres in Australia dedicated to research, education and outreach activities in road safety, and is a vital player in the international pursuit of road safety. ![]()
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