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"The prescribed alcohol limit has been set at 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood. This follows the standard adopted in most European Union countries and is also the practice in many states in the US and elsewhere."
"We are not introducing random breath testing, but drivers may be required to take a breath test if they are involved in traffic accidents, commit a moving traffic offence or if the Police have reasonable grounds to suspect that they have been drinking," he added.
The maximum penalty for driving under the influence of drink is a fine of $25,000 and imprisonment of 3 years; and disqualification from driving for a period of not less than two years.
"Overseas experience shows that education is equally important to change public attitudes on Drink Driving and a spate of publicity will be launched," said the spokesman.
End/Wednesday, November 15, 1995
$14m grants from Disaster Relief Fund approved
The Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee has pledged a contribution of $5 million for relief programmes in aid of people in the Philippines affected by typhoon Angela.
A government spokesman said today (Wednesday) it was the first time that the Advisory Committee made a pledge of its kind because it was concerned over the plight of the Filipinos following the extensive damage done by the typhoon.
"Agreement in principle has been given to a pledge of $5 million for relief aid to people affected by typhoon Angela in the Philippines," the spokesman said.
"The Committee hopes that this pledge will encourage organisation(s) experienced in relief work to apply for a grant from the Fund for this purpose."
The Committee has also approved three grants to relief programmes in aid of flood victims in China and North Korea.