11,188 stopped and breath tested - 50 fail

[jim.cox]

From Yahoo

"Wellington Police District Operation Unite Commander Inspector Peter Baird says of the 11,188 motorists stopped and breath tested at 43 various checkpoints over the weekend, 50 people were found to be over the limit."

One would wonder, with a catch rate like that, when it is going to dawn on the Plod that such an operation is a huge waste of resource...

[Gremlin]

I dunno... that's 50 fewer drunks on the road, potentially killing innocents. The social cost of that is huge. Still, that's an excellent rate, which hopefully shows that less people are drink driving... ?

I'm quite happy to have the drink level at 0 for everyone.

[Drew]

From Yahoo

"Wellington Police District Operation Unite Commander Inspector Peter Baird says of the 11,188 motorists stopped and breath tested at 43 various checkpoints over the weekend, 50 people were found to be over the limit."

One would wonder, with a catch rate like that, when it is going to dawn on the Plod that such an operation is a huge waste of resource...

Umm, when people stop being killed by drunk drivers.

Or perhaps, if someone comes up with a more efficient way to catch people.

[BoristheBiter]

From Yahoo

"Wellington Police District Operation Unite Commander Inspector Peter Baird says of the 11,188 motorists stopped and breath tested at 43 various checkpoints over the weekend, 50 people were found to be over the limit."

One would wonder, with a catch rate like that, when it is going to dawn on the Plod that such an operation is a huge waste of resource...

When no one is found over then limit.

[MSTRS:Me]

When no one is found over then limit.

For at least a year...

[Drew]

I'm quite happy to have the drink level at 0 for everyone.

Yeah, because the limit is the problem, not the people ignoring it.

I'm not gonna give up my right to have a refreshing drink after work then go about my afternoon/evening happenings because 0.5% of the population are morons.

It would be exactly the same as the anti smacking laws. The fuckwits beating their kids knew they were breaking the law already, so nothing has changed for them.

[bogan]

I wonder how many of the 50 were repeat offenders, and how many were currently on suspension or had unpaid fines for the same offense.

I don't think its a waste of resources, the number is probably only so low because these check are performed; and it makes the roads a lot safer than just rego checkpoints.

[Scuba_Steve]

One would wonder, with a catch rate like that, when it is going to dawn on the Plod that such an operation is a huge waste of resource...

better this than the speed scam, atleast this saves lives ...(potentially)

[DrunkenMistake]

Was this just in Wellington? or nation wide?
There has been a huge increase of checkpoints here, not all for drink drivers either.
There was one this morning at 7:45am.

[scumdog]

I live in a little town and last week 7 drink-drivers were picked up at random.

One had 6 previous and another 4 previous convictions.

Some never learn.

[Gremlin]

Yeah, because the limit is the problem, not the people ignoring it.

I'm not gonna give up my right to have a refreshing drink after work then go about my afternoon/evening happenings because 0.5% of the population are morons.

It would be exactly the same as the anti smacking laws. The fuckwits beating their kids knew they were breaking the law already, so nothing has changed for them.

Except it would remove that excuse of... but I didn't know I would be over the limit. I do agree however, that it doesn't fix those ignoring the current rules, same as child beating, same as dog registration etc etc.

Was this just in Wellington? or nation wide?
There has been a huge increase of checkpoints here, not all for drink drivers either.
There was one this morning at 7:45am.

There is always an increase in the lead up to Christmas, due to all the Christmas functions.

[unstuck]

50 too many.

[caspernz]

From Yahoo

"Wellington Police District Operation Unite Commander Inspector Peter Baird says of the 11,188 motorists stopped and breath tested at 43 various checkpoints over the weekend, 50 people were found to be over the limit."

One would wonder, with a catch rate like that, when it is going to dawn on the Plod that such an operation is a huge waste of resource...

As I've been personally affected by a repeat drink driver, I would support roadside punishment for anyone caught say on a second or third offence. It's the attitude of the drink driver that has to be altered. Ten years hard labour is a good start....living in a tent....
Why should we tolerate anti-social behaviour?

[scumdog]

As I've been personally affected by a repeat drink driver, I would support roadside punishment for anyone caught say on a second or third offence. It's the attitude of the drink driver that has to be altered. Ten years hard labour is a good start....living in a tent....
Why should we tolerate anti-social behaviour?

My answer to repeat drink-drivers would result in a vast increase in those learning Braille and an equal increase in the sale of white canes...

[Drew]

My answer to repeat drink-drivers would result in a vast increase in those learning Braille and an equal increase in the sale of white canes...

Your way will never be accepted, it seems you're only interested in lining the pockets of filthy capitalists!