The Police may be alarmed at the high number of recidivist drink drivers but I'm not.
If I walked down Devonport Rd with a loaded rifle I'd be surrounded, putting myself at grave risk of being shot, arrested and locked up.

But if I drink then drive and put others at the same serious risk, I need not worry too much - six months disqualification, a pathetic fine and off I go.

Only a small chance of being caught driving whilst disqualified, so really no problem.
The Police must be aware of the totally inadequate punishments given out to habitual drink drivers so I don't know why they're alarmed at the increasing trend.

Not before our judges start confiscating vehicles and dishing out real punishment, this trend will continue, no doubt.

P Kelly, Te Puna.