Road Traffic Amendment Bill (No 2) 1990 (Re-Referred)
Legislation Committee (1989 - 2001)· 21 August 1991general_report
This 1991 WA parliamentary committee report examines the Road Traffic Amendment Bill (No 2) 1990, focusing on lowering the BAC limit from 0.08 to 0.05. The committee reviewed statistical, clinical, and community evidence, ultimately struggling to reach a consensus. Two versions of the Bill, representing differing political viewpoints, are appended.
Impact
Young drivers, all drivers, the WA Police, the WA public, and the legal system are all potentially affected by the proposed changes to BAC limits and enforcement.
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