Tougher laws needed for drug and alcohol driving in NSW
By Nicholas John Cruz|21 February 2021
Last year four young children walking on the footpath in Oatley in NSW were on their way to buy ice cream, and were tragically struck and killed by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was both high on drugs and alcohol, writes Nicholas John Cruz.
In response to this tragedy, NSW will introduce tougher penalties for high-range and mid-range alcohol and drug driving offences. An offence of “high range” alcohol and drug driving will face a maximum penalty of $5,500 or two-year term of imprisonment or both (first offence); or $11,000 or two-year term of imprisonment or both (second or subsequent offence).