https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p Driving under the influence en-us 2018-04-07 13:01:20 UTC 2026-01-01 17:40:29 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252425149 Is one of the big three issues that cause a majority of fatalities on Australian roads. 

Not only does it effect the lives of the offenders,  but, inadvertently, creates a ripple effect for the victims, and the families on both sides. 

Due to the growing number of drivers, and vehicles on the road, there has been an increase of traffic incidents on Australian roads.]]> 2018-04-17 05:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252425149 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252425991 Having something as simple as a personal breathalyser in the glove box could dramatically reduce the incidents on the road]]> 2018-04-17 05:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252425991 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252426060 The end goal is to reduce the amount of drug and alcohol vehicle related incidents and fatalities on Australian roads.]]> 2018-04-17 05:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252426060 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252444042 When ever patrons exit the venues, there will be a mandatory breath test by the designated driver be undertaken. This would be prior to the patrons exiting the venue]]> 2018-04-17 07:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252444042 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252445186 re-allocating public transport funding to have more available ]]> 2018-04-17 07:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252445186 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252447871 This theory would be most relevant for Driving under the influence. 

The idea of public health is primarily based on the level and scope of the prevention strategies. ]]> 2018-04-17 07:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252447871 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252452792 This will focus on preventative measures to be placed in order to lower the potential risks of driving under the influence

An example could be education through the Roads and Maritime Services, emphasising the dangers of driving under the influence ]]> 2018-04-17 07:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252452792 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252453202 More highway patrol and general duties on the roads may act as a deterrent for people considering to drink and drive ]]> 2018-04-17 07:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252453202 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252453470 Will focus on the people deemed to be most as risk and the areas that these people are in.

At risk people may be deemed people in the 17-29 year old age bracket, and the environment would be venues serving alcohol]]> 2018-04-17 07:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252453470 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252454378 Involves the known individuals and environments already effected by crime.

This may be areas that are known to policing agencies where offenders are regularly leaving the venues intoxicated and driving]]> 2018-04-17 08:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252454378 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252457277 Pariliment ammending legislation that will make the punishment for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol greater.]]> 2018-04-17 08:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252457277 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252457357 Due to the dense population of people in the metro, the problem does not revolve around the inability to police, but the difficulty in keeping all area]]> 2018-04-17 08:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252457357 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252457822 Dramatically reducing the amount of offenders driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.]]> 2018-04-17 08:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252457822 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252458240 Primary issue around this crime is  the excessive consumption of alcohol.

It can be reasonably assumed that the venues the promote and sell alcohol would potentially be problem areas. ]]> 2018-04-17 08:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252458240 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252484440 Regional Australia can be a particularly difficult area to police, especially in regard too intoxicated drivers. 

However, liquor offences, according to BOCSAR, are the among the most highly reported in regional areas.]]> 2018-04-17 09:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252484440 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252488388 Fatalities:
https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/russian/en/article/2018/01/06/too-high-30-fatal-crashes-australia-are-due-drink-driving
Re-conviction rates:
http://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Pages/bocsar_topics/bocsar_mr_cjb135.aspx]]> 2018-04-17 10:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252488388 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252490633 According to BOCSAR, 15.5% of individuals who are convicted, re-offend within 5 years.

Most at risk groups are male Indigenous offenders, aged less than 25 living in an area of high disadvantage.]]> 2018-04-17 10:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252490633 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252490680 Australia is ranked fairly high, with approximately 30% of all traffic fatalities involving alcohol as the primary cause. 

This may be due to the drinking culture of Australia, with the average Australian drinking Approximately 11.2 litres of alcohol per year. ]]> 2018-04-17 10:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252490680 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252490775 The BOCSAR crime map identifies all the problem areas relating to liquor offences.

It shows that the metropolitan areas, and remote regional areas of Australia are where liquor offences are most commonly occurring. ]]> 2018-04-17 10:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252490775 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252502057 Education of young drivers, in schools, and teens prior to getting their license. ]]> 2018-04-17 10:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252502057 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252506494 Positively promote alcohol consumption. Change Australian culture by not promoting excessive consumption of alcohol.]]> 2018-04-17 11:07:56 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252506494 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252507943 The prevention will be delivered to the at risk age bracket referred in the 'statistics'. 

As BOCSAR has shown, young indigenous males are in the 'at risk category for likely hood of offending and re-offending. it is imperative that this message reach all communities throughout Australia. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252507943 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252508004 possible implementation of more difficult programs for offenders to regain their license. ]]> 2018-04-17 11:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/252508004 thomas_eckersley_12 https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/253043608 Having advertisements during peak television times, not so much empahsing the dangers of drunk driving, but who the crime will effect.

An example would be the advertisement of a Dog waiting for their owner to return from a night out. This would provide a light approach to drunk driving.  ]]> 2018-04-18 15:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/thomas_eckersley_12/1v06l1mv7y2p/wish/253043608