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To: Elroy Jetson who wrote (17530)	2/20/2004 1:57:53 AM
From: Amy J	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

Elroy, RE: "penalties for drink driving in Australia are draconian in comparison with America" Australia's laws on that issue are awesome. I wonder if we can import some of their legislation to California. If Arnold got in, why can't some of these fine Australians get in? Our laws here are so poor when it comes to drunk driving. We certainly could use an Australian legislature member to tighten the laws up here. The biggest fear parents in Palo Alto, CA have are teenage killings thru drunk driving. Every year a car of teenagers die from drunk driving in highschool. It's really disgusting they don't tighten up the laws. Maybe too many politicians like to drink and drive, so don't empathize with those that don't, or possibly don't want to create laws that make them lose their jobs. Regards, Amy J

To: Elroy Jetson who wrote (17530)	2/20/2004 10:35:50 PM
From: David Jones	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 306849

If you are 21 years of age or older, took a blood or breath test, or (if applicable) a urine test, and the results showed 0.08% BAC or more: A first offense will result in a 4-month suspension. A second or subsequent offense within 7 years will result in a 1-year suspension. If you are under 21 year of age, took a preliminary alcohol screening (PAS) test or other chemical test and results showed 0.01% BAC or more, your driving privilege will be suspended for 1 year. If you were 21 years of older at the time of arrest and you refused or failed to complete a blood or breath test, or (if applicable) a urine test: A first offense will result in a 1-year suspension. A second offense within 7 years will result in a 2-year revocation. A third or subsequent offense within 7 years will result in a 3-year revocation. If you were under 21 years of age at the time of being detained or arrested and you refused or failed to complete a PAS test or other chemical test: A first offense will result in a 1-year suspension. A second offense within 7 years will result in a 2-year revocation. A third or subsequent offense within 7 years will result in a 3-year revocation.