Message to drivers - ditch the drink

DARLING Downs motorists are still not getting the message with six people killed last year as a result of drink driving and seven in 2014.

For the past eight years, between 22 and 38 people have also been hospitalised every year for the same reason proving too many people are taking risks on our roads.

What’s just as shocking, is a survey of 3000 Queenslanders revealed 7% of Queenslanders drive when they are over the alcohol limit while 18% may drive the next day when they’re over the limit.

As well, 31% of 18-24-year-olds report driving the next morning when they may be over the limit.

The most likely offenders? Drivers who admit to driving over the blood alcohol content limit on 10% of trips are more likely to be male, between the ages of 25-39, likely to drive long distances every week and are equally likely to live in the city as they are a regional area.

Tips to avoid drink driving

Plan to stay at a friends house, get a lift from a sober friend or catch public transport home.