Question regarding the effectiveness of the Frontline First strategy in relation to mobile breath testing (booze buses) after a reduction in team numbers in 2004, despite an increased charge rate for drink driving.

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Asked
20 March 2007
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Police and Emergency Services

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In September 2004, the bus teams were reduced from three to two which was a Frontline First strategy. However since this time the charge rate for drivers has increased from 1 in 120 drivers tested to 1 in 82 drivers tested due to a more strategic intelligence driven approach to targeting drink driving.

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Answered
8 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
49 days
Mobile Breath Testing Stations (Booze Buses)
2001-2006
Year
Operations
Hours
Tests
2006
531
1838
270561
2005
529
1729
250234
2004
684
2120
347013
2003
764
2403
438289
2002
746
2267
415435
2001
759
2427
394822
In September 2004, the bus teams were reduced from three to two which was a Frontline First strategy. However since this time the charge rate for drivers has increased from 1 in 120 drivers tested to 1 in 82 drivers tested due to a more strategic intelligence driven approach to targeting drink driving.

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