Two Drinks Max: 'The stats speak for themselves'

'We are lucky, but it doesn't mean we will remain so.' Sara Tetro is backing Two Drinks Max. Photo / Babiche Martens

The Government believes New Zealand drivers aren't ready to moderate their drinking. We know they are. So take responsibility for keeping our roads safe by signing up: Two Drinks Max.

- Sign up at nzherald.co.nz here
- Sign up on Facebook here
- Use #2DrinksMax to show support on Twitter

This country's drink-driving limit is 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood - the same as Britain and the United States - but Australia and most of Europe use a limit of 50mg per 100ml, also referred to as a 0.05 limit.

Only Parliament can change the law. But we can help change attitudes. Our campaign will encourage people to regulate themselves, and to not drive if they've had more than two drinks.

Celebrity agent and host of New Zealand's Next Top Model Sara Tetro explains why she is supporting the Two Drinks Max campaign:

Do you support lowering the drink/drive limit to 50 mg - already in place in many countries and recommended by NZ police, MoT and Alcohol Healthwatch?

Yes. I think the stats speak for themselves.

Will you pledge your name to the Herald on Sunday's Two Drinks Max campaign?

Sure!

Why do you think it's important to get behind the campaign?

Anything that's going to keep every member of society safe on the road has got to be a good thing. This is one of many things that needs to happen. Anything that might work is worth a try.

Have you, your friends or family been involved in a drink-driving crash or been a victim of one?

No luckily. We are lucky, but it doesn't mean we will remain so. It is
important that people get this message.

Has drink-driving affected your life?
Tell us your story.