tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post5943805394909629447..comments2024-01-20T10:32:53.309+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: Far North police disappointed with drivers’ attitudesMichael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-89453020758247079732010-09-21T07:31:52.905+10:002010-09-21T07:31:52.905+10:00Paul B, if you wanted to talk about 'lucrative...Paul B, if you wanted to talk about 'lucrative' and speed camera tolerances, I wouldn't have argued. I fully support the drink driving levels we have now and they don't need to change. Friends of mine have been killed by a drink driver, wait till it happens to you or someone you know. The issue is the late night transport. I refuse to pay for a cab (I live too far out) just so I can go into town and have a couple of drinks. It is not financially viable. I drink at home, drink locally and walk home, or just don't drink at all. I have had coke and water before when I have had to drive. It didn't kill me and I still enjoyed company of my friends. I can drink a bottle of wine (which is 2x 375ml of volume) with a good meal over a 4hour period and walk out being zero alcohol limit. Depends what you drink, how you drink, your metabolism, make sure you eat, and sometimes just get a room if not sure. But financially it is a burden so I limit what I drink or just don't drink at all. Unfortunately there is too much of an ingrained culture in Australia that alcohol is directly proportionate to having a 'good time' which is what fucks this country sometimes.williamsandrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208422501758450361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-13415598615020813132010-09-20T17:41:23.350+10:002010-09-20T17:41:23.350+10:00.07, .074 etc. Its not that long ago that some St....07, .074 etc. Its not that long ago that some States considered .08 acceptable. I guess .05. like 60k on a three lane highway, is more lucrative.PaulBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-14521468729762591002010-09-20T16:59:45.775+10:002010-09-20T16:59:45.775+10:00While I agree completely with Superintendent Tucke...While I agree completely with Superintendent Tucker, drink driving is inexcusable. Late night public transport in Cairns especially Thursday – Sundays need to be addressed. 6 of the 11 quoted live a fair way out of the city where cab fares would start at min $50. 6 of the 11 happened at times when buses would not be running. On Saturday mornings parking meters start at 9am, when getting into town from some of those suburbs mentioned to pick up your car the next day would likely result in a fine as its impossible to get into the city before 9.30am. Personally I tend to get a Hotel room and stay in town, it often works out if not cheaper (thank goodness for locals rates) its definitely easier.Ms Emunoreply@blogger.com