Whenever there is a tragic accident where someone is killed because a motorist was over the legal limit, there is a heated discussion about the problem of drink-driving.
Given that these accidents are front-page news, thanks to publicity campaigns launched by the government, most people, especially drivers, should now be aware that they should not drive after they have been drinking alcohol, because it affects their ability to control their vehicle.
Yet despite the stories and government adverts, these tragedies keep happening.
There has been some improvement since the introduction of random breath tests in February 2009.
I believe the main reason people continue to flout the law and decide to drive after drinking is that the punishments imposed are not severe enough.
I have been encouraged by government proposals to combat drink-driving and offer greater protection to innocent pedestrians and other road users.