Two Drinks Max: 'Keep our Kiwi pride'

'We must pave the road in the right way for the future generations.' Kylie Bax is backing Two Drinks Max. Photo / Dean Purcell

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.

International model Kylie Bax 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?

I support lowering the drinking limit.

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

Yes, I pledge to be part of the Two Drinks Max campaign.

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

Kiwis must not fall behind the standards of other countries. We pride ourselves on our quality of life. Thus we must pave the road in the right way for the future generations.

New Zealand is a leader in setting high standards and being a small country with a strong voice. Let's not fail ourselves. Keep our Kiwi pride and stand tall. Don't drink and drive. Lower the limit.

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